Vertical alveolar distraction osteogenesis of the posterior edentulous mandible: a case report

When it is necessary to increase the vertical height of the residual alveolar ridge, alveolar distraction osteogenesis has numerous advantages compared to other preprosthetic surgical procedures. It is frequently used for this purpose in the anterior region because of the obvious accessibility. The...

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Published in:Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique 2001-08, Vol.46 (4), p.330
Main Authors: Paranque, A R, Denhez, F, Bey, E, Gouzien, G, Cantaloube, D
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Alveolar Process - abnormalities
Alveolar Process - diagnostic imaging
Alveolar Process - surgery
Alveoloplasty - methods
Dental Implants
Female
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous - diagnostic imaging
Jaw, Edentulous - surgery
Mandible - diagnostic imaging
Mandible - surgery
Middle Aged
Osteogenesis, Distraction - methods
Radiography
Titanium - therapeutic use
Vertical Dimension
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Summary:When it is necessary to increase the vertical height of the residual alveolar ridge, alveolar distraction osteogenesis has numerous advantages compared to other preprosthetic surgical procedures. It is frequently used for this purpose in the anterior region because of the obvious accessibility. The authors present a clinical case of edentulous posterior mandible, with insufficient vertical alveolar bone height, treated by alveolar distraction osteogenesis leading to three titanium fixtures. They explain their choice and discuss the preliminary results.
ISSN:0294-1260
1768-319X