Guided bone regeneration using an allograft material: review and case presentations.
Post extraction sites may have residual ridge deformities with insufficient bone present for future implant placement. This presents a challenge to the clinician attempting to obtain optimum results. To predictably augment these areas and obtain aesthetically pleasing results, bone grafting may be required. Guided bone regeneration with an allograft material is a predictable means by which to solve this challenge. This article describes three case presentations utilizing on allograft material for bone regeneration prior to implant placement.
Bhola
Monish
M
University of Detroit, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208, USA. monishbhola@hotmail.com
Kinaia
Bassam M
BM
Chahine
Katy
K
D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D001857:Bone Matrix / Q000637:transplantation; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult
D018786:Bone Substitutes