title: The segmental down fracture for vertical bone augmentation: case report.
abstract: The aim of this singular case report is to describe correction of a severe vertical bone and soft tissue deficiency in the maxillary esthetic zone. The defect was corrected by using a single stage segmental down fracture technique. Treatment results were followed for 9 years, revealing stable bone, soft tissue, and bone levels adjacent to the dental implants.
authors.affiliation: Beth Israel Hospital, New York City, NY Y. 10021, USA. Burtl2@AOL.com
authors.forename: Burton
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Langer
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D014716:Vertical Dimension