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Clinical application of alveolar ridge augment of posterior mandible using modified sandwich technique with immediate implantations.
- Source :
- Shanghai Journal of Stomatology; Apr2013, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p210-213, 4p, 4 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical values of alveolar ridge augment of atrophic posterior mandible using modified sandwich technique with immediate implantations. METHODS: Three patients with atrophic posterior mandible were enrolled in this study. A sandwich osteotomy was performed using a piezosurgery device, and 2 submerged implants were placed in approximal locations simultaneously to support and stabilize the osteotomy segments. Some xenografts were inserted into sandwich region and a GBR membrane was applied during operations. After 6 months, definitive prostheses were completed. RESULTS: No dehiscence of the mucosa was observed in all patients. 2 patients' swelling gradually disappeared after a therapy with antibiotics and dexamethasone for 3 days. Six months later, newly formed bones were observed near the osteotomized segments, and peri-implant area showed osseointegration. The mean height of augmentation was about 5ram. CONCLUSION: Augmentation of alveolar ridge with immediate implantations using modified sandwich technique is applicable. Supported by Science and Technology Plan Project of Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province (201103306). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- Chinese
- ISSN :
- 10067248
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Shanghai Journal of Stomatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 88086188