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Simultaneous Impacted Third Molar Extraction and Lateral Ramus Block Graft Harvest for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation:
George R Deeb1, Daniel M Laskin2, Janina Golob Deeb3
1Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to confirm the efficiency of using a lateral ramus block graft taken at the time of impacted mandibular third molar removal for horizontal ridge augmentation and implant placement.
Patients And Methods:
Ten patients had grafts obtained from the lateral aspect of the mandible during impacted third molar removal and placed in areas of horizontal ridge deficiency.
Results:
Measurements made on cone-beam computerized tomograms after 4 months showed gains of 2.7 to 3.5 mm and 16 implants were placed successfully.
Conclusions:
In patients with impacted third molars requiring dental implants, simultaneous harvest of a lateral block bone graft is an efficient way of obtaining bone for horizontal ridge augmentation.
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