Use of a Cellular Bone Matrix and Custom Titanium Mesh Scaffold for Vertical Bone Augmentation of the Posterior Mandible: A Case Report

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Use of a Cellular Bone Matrix and Custom Titanium Mesh Scaffold for Vertical Bone Augmentation of the Posterior Mandible: A Case Report

Michael J. Hartman, DMD, MD

Dental implant rehabilitation in the atrophic posterior mandible is a challenging clinical situation. This Compendium eBook features a case report detailing the use of a cellular bone matrix and custom titanium mesh scaffold for vertical bone augmentation in the posterior mandible of a 78-year-old patient. The patient presented with vertical bone deficiency, necessitating augmentation for dental implant placement. The customized titanium scaffold, designed based on cone beam computed tomography data, provided a precise fit, minimizing the risks associated with traditional titanium mesh, and cellular bone matrix was used in conjunction with the custom scaffold to enhance bone regeneration. The combined use of these advanced materials facilitated significant bone regeneration, providing a stable foundation for subsequent dental implant placement.

Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU

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