Stability of Tissue Augmented with Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral Particles Associated with Implant Placement in Anterior Maxilla

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Simultaneous implant placement and horizontal augmentation in the anterior maxilla with delayed loading strategy. (a) Postextraction horizontal defect of 21 alveolar ridge, in which implant placement leaves two-thirds of the implant length exposed; (b) DBBM particle is applied to cover the implant and augment the alveolar defect; (c) at reentry six months after bone grafting, the augmented area is stable with still visible DBBM particles blended with the newly formed bone; (d) at prosthetic phase, the labial tissue width is shown to be comparable to the adjacent tissue; (e) final restoration shows healthy labial and interdental peri-implant tissue.

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