Histologic Changes in the Upper Alveolar Process After Extractions with or without Insertion of an Immediate Full Denture

Bone Replacement Materials and Techniques Used for Achieving Vertical Alveolar Bone Augmentation

“…Most of alveolar dimensional changes occur during the first 3 months [11]. If no treatment to restore the dentition is provided, then continued bone loss occurs and up to 40%–60% of ridge volume is lost in first 3 years [12,13,14]. The loss of vertical bone height leads to great challenges to dental implant placement due to surgical difficulties and anatomical limitations [1] (Figure 1).…”

Comparison Between Sandwich Bone Augmentation and Allogenic Block Graft for Vertical Ridge Augmentation in the Posterior Mandible

“…2 On average, 40% to 60% of ridge volume loss occurs within the first 3 years. 2,3 Generally, width deficiencies usually occur first, followed by height deficiencies at later stages of edentulism. 2,4 Augmentation of the deficient alveolar ridge is therefore often needed for proper placement of dental implants.…”

Clinical Outcome of Implants Placed Immediately After Implant Removal

“…The surgical approach reported here offers some clinical advantages when faced with biomechanical implant failures. As has been reported in the case of tooth extraction, 15,16 the alveolar bone volume after the removal of a failed implant could undergo a continuous remodeling process particularly in early phases. Furthermore, the immediate implantation in these cases represents an immediate solution to a clinical complication and noticeably reduces the length of treatment and the number of surgical procedures.…”