Nine-year follow-up of successful placement of endosseous implants in a mandibular bone graft.
Facial trauma injuries secondary to gunshot wounds present a unique challenge. These wounds are avulsive and typically involve the destruction of soft tissue with bone loss. A technique in bone transplantation is that of particulate cancellous bone and marrow. Initial form and stability can be provided by a titanium mesh tray or reconstruction plates while the graft undergoes maturation and consolidation. Dental implants can then be placed in this grafted site to provide stabilization for a functional and comfortable prosthesis and for the support of the peri-oral soft tissues.
Garg
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AK
Center for Dental Implants, University of Miami, School of Medicine, FL, USA. arungarg@pol.net
Stevens
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D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery
D015921:Dental Implants