Abstract:Background: Implantology has been restoring dentition for decades with a quality never seen before.Currently, one of the largest challenges in oral rehabilitation using dental implants is bone reconstruction after tooth extraction. Bone reconstruction can be difficult because of residual bone defects caused by endodontic lesions, root fractures, periodontal involvement, or even the surgical stage. These factors can cause a reduction in the height and width of the alveolar bone, which leads to a lack of suffici… Show more
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