The "One Piece" Autologous Tuberosity Graft: A Contemporary Concept in Ridge Preservation
Tooth extraction causes major changes to the ridge, rendering implant placement a more challenging procedure. Proper management of the socket is necessary to ensure sufficient bone and soft tissue for a successful implant-supported prosthesis. This article presents a practical approach for autologou...
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Hindawi Limited,
2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Tooth extraction causes major changes to the ridge, rendering implant placement a more challenging procedure. Proper management of the socket is necessary to ensure sufficient bone and soft tissue for a successful implant-supported prosthesis. This article presents a practical approach for autologous hard and soft tissue grafting. A soft and hard tissue graft is harvested in one piece from the maxillary tuberosity and stabilized in the extraction socket. |
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| Item Description: | 2090-6447 2090-6455 10.1155/2020/3945076 |