Vertical alveolar ridge augmentation by means of a XXXX mesh and autogenous bone grafts.

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The aim of this study is to evaluate a surgical protocol for vertical ridge augmentation in the maxilla and mandible using autogenous onlay bone graft associated with a @entity702 mesh. A group of 18 partially edentulous @entity1 , presenting the need for vertical bone augmentation of at least 4 mm, were treated before implant placement. During the first surgery, an autogenous bone graft was harvested from either the mandibular ramus or the mental symphysis and secured by means of @entity702 screws. Particulate bone was added and a @entity702 micro-mesh was used to stabilize and protect the graft. After a mean interval of 4.6 months, meshes and screws were removed and 37 endosseous implants were successfully placed. The desired bone gain was reached in all @entity1 . Mean vertical bone augmentation obtained was 4.8 mm (range 4-7 mm). No major complications were recorded at recipient or donor sites. Abutment connection was carried out 2-3 months after implant placement. No implant was lost. Clinical parameters and probing depth, after prosthetic reconstruction, demonstrated the presence of a healthy peri-implant mucosa. The preliminary results suggest that, by using the presented technique, @entity1 can be successfully rehabilitated by means of implant-supported prosthesis 6-7 months after the first surgery, even in case of severely @entity194 .
