Introduction: Occlusal alterations are report by many patients submitted to the removal of third molars, postoperatively. Thus, it is interesting to assess whether this possible movement to the distal of…
Introduction: Wrong site surgery is a preventable adverse event; however, such events do occur. Although there is a safety check mechanism in place for all outpatient minor oral surgical procedures…
Introduction: Mandibular reconstruction techniques have limitations, particularly when a bone segment of the mandibular angle has been lost. When angled reconstruction plates are used, the stress of muscle action may…
Introduction: One of the main purposes in Oral Implantology for bone regeneration is to maintain or to improve the height and thickness of alveolar bone after tooth extraction as well…
With the loss of teeth begins a process of resorption of the alveolar process already well known by dentists, greatly hampered the rehabilitation of patients with total prostheses or implants….
The rehabilitation treatment in patients with severely atrophic maxilla has always challenged the skills and expertise of most experienced professionals in dentistry. The physiological process of alveolar bone resorption after…
Microvascular free fibula transfer is accepted as the gold standard in jaw reconstruction following ablative surgery. Apart from fibula, other free bone flaps are also used in select situations. With…
Introduction: During restoration of hypoplastic maxillary edentulous alveolar bone, the use of bone graft materials have gain importance for improving bone formation and healing, resulting in better osseous support for…
Aim: Evaluate sand-blasted-acid attached and resorbable blast media surfaces with cell culture test. Material and methods: Twenty-four grade-4 titanium discs (12-SLA, 12 RBM) at 5 mm diameter were used. Human…
Purpose: The osteotome and the sinus lift are representative methods to overcome the lack of posterior maxillary alveolar bone height. But Lateral approaches are primarily recommended for lower than 5…
