Sandwich osteotomy of the atrophic posterior mandible prior to implant placement.
Key Clinical Message The continuing resorption of the alveolar ridge will eventually result in insufficient bone height superior to the IAN, making dental implant placement impossible. The augmentation procedure above the IAN in terms of height provides sufficient bone for implant placement and allows long-term successful restoration of missing teeth with implant-supported prosthesis.
Departament of Periodontology, Albanian University and Private Practice Tirana, Albania.
Luan
L
Mavriqi
Albanian University, Brianza Dent Tirane, Albania.
Egresa
E
Baca
Nostra Signora del Buon Consiglio, Brianza Dent Tirane, Albania.
Ariona
A
Demiraj
Atrophic mandible; bone graft; implant placement; sandwich osteotomy