Extraction site bone grafting in general dentistry. Review of applications and principles.
The clinician can successfully graft dental extraction sites to improve the aesthetics and function of the final restoration. When an extraction site receives a graft, ridge preservation is enhanced, pontic form can improve, dental implants can be placed in the correct position, and the prosthetic outcome will be enhanced.
Tischler
Michael
M
Oral Implantology Continuing Education Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, USA. tischler-dental.com
Misch
Carl E
CE
D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006097:Granulation Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing
D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants