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Guided bone regeneration using an absorbable membrane combined with a one-stage implant into a recent extraction
1Department of Periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System, Dallas, Texas 75266-0677, USA. philipsplu@yahoo.com.tw
Abstract:
Guided bone regeneration using an absorbable membrane combined with one-stage implants was used to treat a 45-year-old woman. Two months following tooth extraction, two implants were placed--one in the extraction site and one in a healed site. An absorbable membrane was applied to cover the bony defect in this recent extraction site. After a 24-month follow-up, probing depths were normal, increased radiopacity was seen in the extraction site, and the implant was still clinically stable.