Alveolar segmental "sandwich" osteotomies for posterior edentulous mandibular sites for dental implants.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate crestal stability of alveolar augmentation using an interpositional bone graft for dental implant restorations.


METHODS
Eight patients with 10 graft sites were followed from 1 to 4 years with panographic evaluation to determine if dimension changes of the alveolar graft sites had occurred.


RESULTS
Ten graft sites showed stability and maintenance of alveolar form and osseointegration of restored dental implants. Very little loss of crestal height was observed; 20 of 22 implants placed remained stable at follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
The interpositional alveolar bone graft appears to be a viable alternative to block grafting or guided bone regeneration.
Jensen
Ole T
OT
drjensen@dsl-mail.com
D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015921:Dental Implants