Three-dimensional microplate-enhanced alveolar ridge augmentation--an alternative to nerve transposition
Meltzer, A.M.; Edenbaum, D.R.
International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 17(3): 272-281
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0198-7569 PMID: 9497719 Document Number: 482060
The placement of endosseous implants in the atrophic posterior mandible has presented a challenge to the surgeon and restorative dentist. Traditional procedures either require nerve transposition or utilization of implants placed at less than favorable angles. A technique is presented for the three-dimensional augmentation of the atrophic alveolar ridge utilizing microplate-enhanced guided bone regeneration technology. The applications of this technique in other intraoral and extraoral sites are currently under investigation by the authors.