Abstract
A procedure using osteotomes and bioactive glass as an alloplastic bone graft material is discussed, and three clinical cases are reviewed. Bioactive glass of a narrow size range (300-355 μm) has been shown to be osteoconductive and allows for good integration and regeneration of surrounding bony tissue. We have found this technique to be a predictable method of preparing and placing longer implants in the region of the maxillary premolar region without the need for additional donor site morbidity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 177-182 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Implant Dentistry |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Alloplast
- Bioactive glass
- Osteotome
- Sinus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oral Surgery