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The use of titanium mesh in conjunction with autogenous bone graft and inorganic bovine bone mineral (Bio-Oss) for localized alveolar ridge augmentation: a human study.
- Source :
- International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry; 2003, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p184-195, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- This study evaluated the effects of using a titanium mesh for localized alveolar ridge augmentation. Seven consecutively treated human subjects participated in the study. Clinical, radiographic, laboratory, and histologic/histomorphometric analysis revealed the efficacy of using the titanium mesh in conjunction with intraorally harvested autogenous bone graft and inorganic bovine bone mineral (Bio-Oss). Radiographic measurements detected that a 2.86-mm vertical and 3.71-mm buccolabial ridge augmentation was achieved, while histomorphometry demonstrated that 36.4% of the grafted area consisted of bone. Laboratory measurements revealed 15.08% resorption of the graft for the first 6 months, which appeared to consolidate after placement of the implants. Exposure of the mesh did not appear to compromise the result. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01987569
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106883408