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Healing of Dehiscence Defects at Delayed-Immediate Implant Sites Primarily Closed by a Rotated Palatal Flap Following Extraction.
- Source :
- International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants; Jul/Aug2000, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p550-558, 9p, 7 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- In 21 patients, 28 maxillary teeth were extracted because of periapical or periodontal infection, root fracture, or untreatable caries. A rotated palatal flap procedure was used to achieve primary soft tissue closure over extraction sites. At 5 to 7 weeks postextraction, 28 implants were placed. Buccal dehiscence-type defects were treated with guided bone regeneration procedures using bovine bone mineral and resorbable collagen membranes. Mean defect area at the time of implant placement (23.7 mm<superscript>2</superscript>, SD 11.49) was significantly reduced at uncovering (0.7 mm<superscript>2</superscript>, SD 0.99). The mean percentage of defect reduction (clinical bone fill) was 97% (SD 4.26). Implants placed in compromised sites shortly postextraction according to the presented 2-stage protocol gave good short-term clinical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08822786
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36845973