Abstract
The present article describes a titanium mesh procedure used for bone augmentation in the treatment of severe maxillary atrophy. A mix of iliac cancellous bone and anorganic bovine bone in a 1:1 ratio is proposed for achieving the best bone quality at the time of implant placement, which is performed 5 to 6 months after the augmentation surgery. This procedure provides for 3-stage surgery using a titanium mesh (which is removed 4 to 5 months later) to retain the cancellous bone/Bio-Oss mixture. Bone specimens taken 5 to 6 months after the augmentation procedure showed bone regeneration and the presence of vessels, indicating bone vitality.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 427-432 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Anorganic bovine bone
- Bone graft
- Osseointegration
- Titanium mesh
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dentistry(all)