Simplified transfer of intraoral bone grafts in ridge-augmentation procedures.
The use of mandibular symphyseal bone in bony reconstruction of limited anterior defects is common. This communication suggests the use of a template to ensure accurate sizing of the graft. A technique is also suggested where the screw hole in the grafted bone is made prior to the removal from the donor site. These modifications greatly simplify the transfer of bone grafts in these cases.
Scher
Edwin
E
Department of Prosthodontics, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. drscher@dental-implants.co.uk
Holmes
Simon
S
D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008953:Models, Anatomic