Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3160416 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Extensive loss of alveolar bone and teeth in the posterior mandible presents a complex problem for reconstruction. Numerous augmentation techniques are currently in use to create sufficient bone volume for the reliable placement of endosseous implants in cases of severely resorbed mandibles. This clinical case report describes successful vertical ridge augmentation with the concurrent use of β-tricalciumphosphate (β-TCP) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) at the time of implant placement. A large vertical defect was successfully reconstructed using this method without autogenous bone. Approximately 3.3 mm of vertical gain was achieved with this technique.
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Authors
In-Seong Jeon, Min-Suk Heo, Kwang-Heung Han, Jae-Hong Kim,