3D-Printed Scaffolds and Biomaterials: Review of Alveolar Bone Augmentation and Periodontal Regeneration Applications

• Main Authors: Farah Asa'ad (Author), Giorgio Pagni (Author), Sophia P. Pilipchuk (Author), Aldo Bruno Giannì (Author), William V. Giannobile (Author), Giulio Rasperini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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To ensure a successful dental implant therapy, the presence of adequate vertical and horizontal alveolar bone is fundamental. However, an insufficient amount of alveolar ridge in both dimensions is often encountered in dental practice due to the consequences of oral diseases and tooth loss. Although...