Autogenous tooth bone graft block for sinus augmentation with simultaneous implant installation: a technical note.

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Dental Implantology
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Severe alveolar bone atrophy in the posterior maxilla presents challenges for dental implant placement.
• Thin maxillary sinus floors limit augmentation options and implant primary stability.

Observation:

• The autogenous tooth bone graft block (ABTB) technique was employed to augment bone in atrophic posterior maxilla.
• ABTB was utilized to wrap dental implants, enhancing primary stability and facilitating osseointegration within the sinus.

Findings:

• Four years of clinical follow-up demonstrated successful application of ABTB.
• The technique significantly improved primary implant stability and osseointegration in the augmented sinus area.

Implications:

• ABTB is a viable option for maxillary sinus membrane elevation in atrophic conditions.
• This approach enhances dental implant outcomes, offering a solution for complex bone augmentation cases.