Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5641476 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2017 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
The concept of socket preservation by placing a particulate bone allograft or xenograft into a tooth socket or on the alveolar ridge after tooth removal remains a somewhat controversial topic. The concept is that it will preserve the ridge from resorption and such that subsequent implant insertion will be easier, with fewer complications. However, one particular issue is that these materials, although not directly neurotoxic, appear to be an irritant to the nerves if they come in contact with them. We present a case series demonstrating this complication.
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Authors
M. Anthony DDS, MD,