The gain in keratinized gingiva using apically positioned flap during implant placement with and without ridge augmentation: A comparative prospective study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon‐Sic Han
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Ridge Augmentation ◽  
Implant Placement ◽  
Comparative Prospective Study

scholarly journals Volumetric changes in edentulous alveolar ridge sites utilizing guided bone regeneration and a custom titanium ridge augmentation matrix (CTRAM): a case series study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig E. Hofferber ◽  
J. Cameron Beck ◽  
Peter C. Liacouras ◽  
Jeffrey R. Wessel ◽  
Thu P. Getka
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Bone Allograft ◽  
Volumetric Analysis ◽  
Collagen Membrane ◽  
Ridge Augmentation ◽  
Implant Placement ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Clinical Measurements ◽  
Bone Gain

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the volumetric changes in partially edentulous alveolar ridges augmented with customized titanium ridge augmentation matrices (CTRAM), freeze-dried bone allograft, and a resorbable collagen membrane. Methods A pre-surgical cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan was obtained for CTRAM design/fabrication and to evaluate pre-surgical ridge dimensions. Ridge augmentation surgery using CTRAM, freeze-dried bone allograft, and a resorbable collagen membrane was performed at each deficient site. Clinical measurements of the area of augmentation were made at the time of CTRAM placement and re-entry, and a 2nd CBCT scan 7 months after graft placement was used for volumetric analysis. Locations of each CTRAM in situ were also compared to their planned positions. Re-entry surgery and implant placement was performed 8 months after CTRAM placement. Results Nine subjects were treated with CTRAM and freeze-dried bone allograft. Four out of the nine patients enrolled (44.4%) experienced premature CTRAM exposure during healing, and in two of these cases, CTRAM were removed early. Early exposure did not result in total graft failure in any case. Mean volumetric bone gain was 85.5 ± 30.9% of planned augmentation volume (61.3 ± 33.6% in subjects with premature CTRAM exposure vs. 104.9% for subjects without premature exposure, p = 0.03). Mean horizontal augmentation (measured clinically) was 3.02 mm, and vertical augmentation 2.86 mm. Mean surgical positional deviation of CTRAM from the planned location was 1.09 mm. Conclusion The use of CTRAM in conjunction with bone graft and a collagen membrane resulted in vertical and horizontal bone gain suitable for implant placement.

scholarly journals Clinical, Radiographic, and Histomorphometric Evaluation of a Vertical Ridge Augmentation Procedure Using a Titanium-Reinforced Microporous Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Emrane: A Prospective Case Series with 1-Year Follow-Up

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3828
Author(s):  
Jung-Gu Ji ◽  
Jung-A Yu ◽  
Seong-Ho Choi ◽  
Dong-Woon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Graft Material ◽  
Ridge Augmentation ◽  
Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene ◽  
Implant Placement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Staged Approach ◽  
Height Change ◽  
Prospective Case Series ◽  
Augmentation Procedure

Vertical ridge augmentation for long-term implant stability is difficult in severely resorbed areas. We examined the clinical, radiological, and histological outcomes of guided-bone regeneration using novel titanium-reinforced microporous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (MP-ePTFE) membranes. Eighteen patients who underwent implant placement using a staged approach were enrolled (period: 2018–2019). Vertical ridge augmentation was performed in areas with vertical bone defects ≥ 4 mm. Twenty-six implant fixtures were placed in 14 patients. At implant placement six fixtures had relatively low stability. On cone-beam computed tomography, the average vertical changes were 4.2 ± 1.9 (buccal), 5.9 ± 2.7 (central), and 4.4 ± 2.8 mm (lingual) at six months after vertical ridge augmentation. Histomorphometric analyses revealed that the average proportions of new bone, residual bone substitute material, and soft tissue were 34.91 ± 11.61%, 7.16 ± 2.74%, and 57.93 ± 11.09%, respectively. Stable marginal bone levels were observed at 1-year post-loading. The residual bone graft material area was significantly lower in the exposed group (p = 0.003). There was no significant difference in the vertical height change in the buccal side between immediately after the augmentation procedure and the implant placement reentry time (p = 0.371). However, all implants functioned well regardless of the exposure during the observation period. Thus, vertical ridge augmentation around implants using titanium-reinforced MP-ePTFE membranes can be successful.

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