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Published on: April 11, 2012
Alveolar ridge widening by distraction osteogenesis: a case report
1Department of Biomaterials and Handicapped Research, University of Göteborg, Göteborg, Sweden. cpob@arrakis.es
Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry : PPAD
|January 22, 2002
Summary
Distraction osteogenesis successfully widened the jawbone horizontally before dental implants. This technique shows promise for correcting alveolar width deficiencies, offering a viable surgical option for patients.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Alveolar width deficiencies are commonly treated with guided tissue regeneration or bone augmentation.
- These methods aim to restore bone volume for dental implant placement.
Observation:
- A case report explored distraction osteogenesis for horizontal alveolar width defects.
- The procedure generated new bone horizontally prior to dental implant placement.
Findings:
- Distraction osteogenesis effectively widened the alveolus, enabling subsequent implant restoration.
- Favorable bone response and stability were observed two years after functional loading of the implant.
Implications:
- Distraction osteogenesis presents a potentially valuable clinical approach for selected alveolar width deficiencies.
- This technique may offer an alternative to traditional bone grafting methods in specific cases.
