Author/Authors :
Maiorana, Carlo Department of Oral Sciences - Center for Edentulism and Jawbone Atrophies University of Milan, Milan, Italy , Beretta, Mario Oral Surgery and Implantology - University of Milan, Milan, Italy , Rancitelli, Davide Oral Surgery and Implantology - University of Milan, Milan, Italy , Battista Grossi, Giovanni Oral Surgery and Implantology - University of Milan, Milan, Italy , Cicciu, Marco Human Pathology Department - School of Dentistry University of Messina, Messina, Italy , Scott Herford, Alan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA, USA
Abstract :
The reconstruction of the atrophic alveolar ridges for implant placement is today a common procedure in dentistry daily practice.
The surgical reconstruction provides for the optimization of the supporting bone for the implants and a restoration of the amount
of keratinized gingiva for esthetic and functional reasons. In the past, tissue regeneration has been performed with autogenous
bone and free gingival or connective tissue grafts. Nowadays, bone substitutes and specific collagen matrix allow for a complete
restoration of the atrophic ridge without invasive harvesting procedures. A maxillary reconstruction of an atrophic ridge by means
of tissue substitutes and its histological features are then presented.
Keywords :
Biocompatibility , Histological , Tissue Substitutes , Atrophic Alveolar Ridge
