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Peri-Implant Bone Augmentation by the Sub-Periosteal Peri-Implant Augmented Layer Technique and a Bovine-Derived Bone
Leonardo Trombelli1,2, Mattia Severi1, Luca Ortensi1
1Research Centre for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara, Italy.
Background:
When used with deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) delivered as a particulate, the sub-periosteal peri-implant augmented layer (SPAL) technique was effective in completely correcting up to 92% of peri-implant buccal bone dehiscences. The use of a DBBM block (bDBBM), however, may result in an improvement of the peri-implant bone dehiscence as well as a relevant lateral bone augmentation since its mechanical properties may ensure a better dimensional stability at flap manipulation than particulate DBBM. The aim of the present a proof-of-principle case report is to investigate if SPAL may be successfully used to obtain bone augmentation at peri-implant dehi scence sites when used with bDBBM.
Case Presentation:
Lateral bone augmentation was performed using the SPAL technique at two implants showing a buccal peri-implant bone dehiscence immediately after their placement. A partial-thickness flap was elevated, leaving the periosteal layer on the buccal cortical bone plate. The periosteal layer was, in turn, elevated to create a pouch, which was used to stabilize a bDBBM graft at the peri-implant buccal bone dehiscences. At re-entry, exposed implant surfaces were completely covered by new thick hard tissue up to their most coronal portion. A free epithelial-connective tissue graft was used to augment the peri-implant soft tissue phenotype.
Conclusion:
When used to accommodate bDBBM over the most coronal portion of an exposed implant, SPAL may successfully lead to an increase in peri-implant buccal tissue thickness.
