The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Periodontology
• Dental Implantology

Background:

• Alveolar ridge resorption after tooth loss complicates dental implant success.
• Severe alveolar atrophy necessitates bone augmentation for adequate bone volume.
• Restoring bone height and width is crucial for implant-supported restorations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail a surgical protocol for horizontal and vertical alveolar ridge augmentation.
• To demonstrate the use of customized titanium mesh in complex bone augmentation.
• To highlight the feasibility and predictability of the described technique.

Main Methods:

• Customized titanium mesh fabrication and precise surgical fitting.
• Autologous bone grafting combined with bioactive agents for enhanced regeneration.
• Stepwise protocol emphasizing complication prevention and surgical stability.

Main Results:

• Customized mesh provides stability, facilitating superior bone regeneration.
• Successful bone volume restoration in severely atrophic alveolar ridges.
• Predictable clinical and radiographic outcomes supporting implant placement.

Conclusions:

• The described protocol offers a predictable and effective solution for complex alveolar ridge augmentation.
• Customized titanium mesh facilitates predictable bone regeneration and implant success.
• This technique addresses significant challenges in dental implantology due to bone loss.