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Guided transpositional bone blocks in esthetic zone: Surgical technique and case report
Ming-Fu Ye1, Dumitru Chele2,3, Javier Calatrava2
1Implantology Department, Xiamen Stomatological Hospital, Xiamen, China.
Clinical Advances in Periodontics
|March 18, 2025
Summary
Guided bone grafting using a surgical guide effectively restored horizontal bone defects in the anterior maxilla. This technique offers a predictable solution for implant dentistry, enhancing bone volume for successful implant placement.
Area of Science:
- Implant Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- The primary goal in implant dentistry is precise 3D implant positioning.
- Horizontal bone defects in the anterior maxilla pose challenges for dental implant placement.
- Autogenous bone grafting is a common solution for bone augmentation.

