Rigid occlusive titanium barriers for alveolar bone augmentation: two reports with 24-month follow-up

Titanium barriers have been used for guided bone regeneration in preclinical and preliminary clinical reports as a possible alternative to bone grafting. In two cases with lateral bone defects, rigid titanium barriers were used to provide a secluded space in conjunction with bone substitutes. Suffic...

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Published in:International journal of clinical and experimental medicine 2014-01, Vol.7 (4), p.1160-1165
Main Authors: Engelke, Wilfried, Deccó, Oscar, Cura, Andrea C, Borie, Eduardo, Beltrán, Víctor
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Language:English
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Summary:Titanium barriers have been used for guided bone regeneration in preclinical and preliminary clinical reports as a possible alternative to bone grafting. In two cases with lateral bone defects, rigid titanium barriers were used to provide a secluded space in conjunction with bone substitutes. Sufficient lateral bone volume was generated for implant placement, and no complications were observed during 2 years of follow up. In conclusion, space-making stiff titanium barriers may be applied successfully for lateral alveolar crest augmentation.
ISSN:1940-5901
1940-5901