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Clinical protocol selection for alveolar ridge augmentation at sites exhibiting slight, moderate, and severe horizontal ridge deficiencies.

Clinical protocol selection for alveolar ridge augmentation at sites exhibiting slight, moderate, and severe horizontal ridge deficiencies.

Authors :
Vargas SM
Johnson TM
Pfaff AS
Bumpers AP
Wagner JC
Retrum JK
Colamarino AN
Bunting ME
Wilson JP
McDaniel CR
Herold RW
Stancoven BW
Lincicum AR
Source :
Clinical advances in periodontics [Clin Adv Periodontics] 2023 Sep; Vol. 13 (3), pp. 174-196. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 04.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Focused Clinical Question: What factors identify the optimal bone augmentation techniques for managing slight, moderate, and severe horizontal alveolar ridge deficiency (ARD) at dental implant sites?<br />Summary: Horizontal ARD is a concern at a high proportion of sites receiving dental implants, and clinicians have developed a variety of surgical procedures to address such defects. In a particular case, selection of the optimal treatment may depend predominantly on defect severity, location (anterior versus posterior), and configuration (contained versus noncontained). This report provides a framework for selecting an augmentation method when presented with a slight, moderate, or severe horizontal ARD at a site requiring dental implant placement.<br />Conclusion: Multiple treatment options are available for planned implant sites exhibiting horizontal ARD; severe posterior and slight anterior defects intuitively call for different approaches. Although rigid guidelines for selecting the optimal augmentation method do not exist, some techniques are poorly suited for esthetically demanding sites. A framework considering defect severity, location, and configuration may help guide clinical decisions on this topic.<br /> (Published 2023. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2163-0097
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical advances in periodontics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36760073
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10239