Clinical classification of bone defects concerning the placement of dental implants
Tinti, C.; Parma-Benfenati, S.
International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 23(2): 147-155
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0198-7569 PMID: 12710818 Document Number: 556274
The goal of this classification of bone defects related to dental implant placement is to help clinicians accurately discuss proposed treatment regimens and organize treatment for clinical correction. A further goal of this effort to categorize bone defects requiring bone augmentation for implant placement is to standardize terminology to allow for more accurate dental communication. The five most encountered categories of bony defects are described.