Vertical Anterior Maxillary Augmentation: A Case Report
João Carlos Vicente de Barros Junior2, Daniela Martens Fernandes2, Ana Andrea Fonseca Rosendo de Melo1, Danielle Oliveira Vieira1, Makeler Rampos Polassi1, Itala Caroline da Rocha Albuquerque1, Leandro Lécio de Sousa1, Sergio Charifker Ribeiro Martins1, Bruno Costa Martins de Sá1 and Tarcio Hiroshi Ishimine Skiba2*
1Department of Implantology and Periodontology RIDGE (Research Implant Dentistry and Graft Expertise) / ICS FUNORTE, Brazil.
2Department of Implantology and Periodontology SOEP - Dental Study and Research System / ICS FACSET, Brazil.
*Corresponding Author: Tarcio Hiroshi Ishimine Skiba, Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 187 - Segundo Andar, Boa Viagem - Recife, PE (Brazil) CEP:51021-330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOADE.2023.04.0124
Received: February 22, 2023 Published: March 13, 2023
Abstract
Aim: The goal of this paper is to describe a clinical case in which a split bone block (SBB) technique was used for a vertical augmentation of an anterior maxillary area prior to an implant based prosthetic rehabilitation. The augmentation technique is reported in this article in addition to a discussion.
Materials and methods: A 30-year-old female was referred for an implant restauration in the left upper canine area. After a clinical and radiographical evaluation it was decided that there was a vertical bone deficiency so that a vertical augmentation procedure should be performed before the implant installation. A Split Bone Block technique was the surgery of choice for that purpose.
Conclusion: The SBB technique has proven to be a predictable and reliable procedure in cases of vertical augmentation.
Keywords: vertical augmentation, implant, autografts, reconstructive surgery.
Citation: de Barros Junior JCV, Fernandes DM, de Melo AAFR, Vieira DO, Polassi MR, Albuquerque ICR, LLL Sousa, Martins SCR, de Sa BCM, Skiba THI. Vertical Anterior Maxillary Augmentation: A Case Report. SVOA Dentistry 2023, 4:2, 35-39.
