title: Rigid occlusive titanium barriers for alveolar bone augmentation: two reports with 24-month follow-up.
abstract: Titanium barriers have been used for guided bone regeneration in preclinical and preliminary clinical reports as a possible alternative to bone grafting. In two cases with lateral bone defects, rigid titanium barriers were used to provide a secluded space in conjunction with bone substitutes. Sufficient lateral bone volume was generated for implant placement, and no complications were observed during 2 years of follow up. In conclusion, space-making stiff titanium barriers may be applied successfully for lateral alveolar crest augmentation.
authors: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Georg-August-University-Hospital Göttingen, Germany.
authors: Wilfried
authors: W
authors: Engelke
authors: Faculty of Bioengineering, Universidad Nacional de Entre Rios Argentina.
authors: Oscar
authors: O
authors: Deccó
authors: Faculty of Bioengineering, Universidad Nacional de Entre Rios Argentina.
authors: Andrea C
authors: AC
authors: Cura
authors: CIMOFIR Research Center, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco, Chile ; Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
authors: Eduardo
authors: E
authors: Borie
authors: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Georg-August-University-Hospital Göttingen, Germany ; CIMOFIR Research Center, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco, Chile.
authors: Víctor
authors: V
authors: Beltrán
keywords: Barriers; bone augmentation; titanium