Bone augmentation at single-tooth implants using mandibular grafts: a one-stage surgical procedure

Area of Science:

• Oral surgery
• Dental implantology
• Bone grafting

Background:

• Single-tooth edentulism, particularly in the maxillary anterior region, presents aesthetic and functional challenges.
• Bone loss in the alveolar ridge compromises implant stability and aesthetic outcomes.
• Autogenous bone grafting is a viable option for reconstructing bone defects prior to dental implantation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a surgical technique for single-tooth reconstruction using a titanium implant and a mandibular bone graft.
• To evaluate the suitability of this combined approach for patients with maxillary incisor or canine defects.

Main Methods:

• A surgical procedure involving titanium implant placement combined with a mandibular bone graft.
• Bone graft harvested from the vestibular base near the mandibular symphysis.
• Application in patients with missing maxillary incisors or canines and associated bone loss.

Main Results:

• The described technique facilitates single-tooth reconstruction in patients with significant bone defects.
• Successful integration of titanium implants with autogenous mandibular bone grafts was achieved.
• The method addresses aesthetic and functional deficits caused by tooth loss and bone resorption.

Conclusions:

• The combined use of titanium implants and mandibular bone grafts offers a predictable solution for single-tooth replacement in the maxilla.
• This surgical approach is effective for patients with maxillary anterior tooth loss and bone atrophy.
• Mandibular bone grafts provide a reliable source for reconstructing alveolar defects for dental implant rehabilitation.