title: Block autografts for localized ridge augmentation: Part II. The posterior mandible.
abstract: The posterior edentulous mandible presents unique challenges for implant reconstruction because of deficiencies in bone quality and quantity. Autogenous mandibular block grafts can be used in a predictable manner to enhance bone volume and density, allowing for placement of maximum diameter implants to facilitate stress distribution for long-term implant survival. This article will feature the importance of staging and recipient site preparation using mandibular block autografts for posterior mandibular edentulous reconstruction.
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Pikos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D015519:Bone Density; D001863:Bone Screws; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants