This timely and comprehensive monograph covers all known methods of horizontal and vertical augmentation of the maxillary and mandibular alveolar ridges as a preparatory step prior to implant placement, including grafts using bone harvested from intraoral and extraoral sites; guided bone regeneration techniques; the use of biomaterials; and augmentation using distraction osteogenesis.
Starting with the basics of bone biology and bone grafting, the authors provide a comprehensive account of each procedure, presenting various studies, explaining the scientific principles underpinning them, and citing references from the specialist literature. The reader will learn to understand the essential criteria for successful treatment, and to identify and avoid potential complications. This work is an invaluable resource for all professionals in the field of oral implantology and maxillofacial surgery.
Synopsis
A compilation of the most widely used methods for horizontal and vertical augmentation of the maxillary and mandibular alveolar ridges in preparation for implant placement.