| Literature DB >> 24955200 |
Wilfried Engelke1, Oscar Deccó2, Andrea C Cura2, Eduardo Borie3, Víctor Beltrán4.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: Barriers; bone augmentation; titanium
Year: 2014 PMID: 24955200 PMCID: PMC4057879
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Clin Exp Med ISSN: 1940-5901