Use of particulate hydroxyapatite for lip enhancement--a prosthetic case report

The partially edentulous anterior maxilla often poses a restorative challenge. Osseous defects that do not allow for adequate lip support are commonly encountered. Particulate dense hydroxylapatite (HA) is a nonresorbable synthetic implant material that is readily available to augment skeletal deficiencies. This article illustrates a simple one-stage surgical technique to provide lip enhancement prior to dental reconstruction.