Guided bone regeneration by means of a preformed titanium foil: A case of severe atrophy of edentulous posterior mandible

Andreasi M Bassi, C Andrisani, M A Lopez, R M Gaudio, L Lombardo, F Carinci

Article ID: 6634
Vol 30, Issue 2S1, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6634
Received: 9 July 2016; Accepted: 9 July 2016; Available online: 9 July 2016; Issue release: 9 July 2016

Abstract

The aim of this case report was to evaluate the potential of preformed titanium foil (PTF) as membrane, used together with a mouldable allograft paste, for guided bone regeneration in a case of severe mandibular posterior atrophy involving the alveolar nerve. In order to create a rigid barrier to the competitive growth of soft tissues and a stable volume for the colonization of the osteoprogenitor cells, a foil of pure titanium was pre-shaped by means of a stereolithographic model, obtained from a CT-scan of the patient. This procedure showed promising results, allowing to maximize the outcome and simplifying the surgical phase.


Keywords

guided bone regeneration;mouldable allograft paste;titanium membrane;preformed titanium foil;stereolithographic model


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