J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.
2012 Nov;34(6):462-465.
Ridge Augmentation Using Block Type of Autogenous Tooth Bone Graft Material in Severe Alveolar Bone Resorption of Single Tooth: Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Section of Dentistry, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Korea. ispark@cu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation with implant placement was performed, using a block type of autogenous tooth bone graft in a 37-year old male patient. This material was very useful for the case of severe alveolar bone resorption of a single tooth. After 13 months, excellent bony healing was obtained and final restoration was performed successfully.