Case Reports in Dentistry (Jan 2020)

The “One Piece” Autologous Tuberosity Graft: A Contemporary Concept in Ridge Preservation

  • Ronald Younes,
  • Carla Maria Khairallah

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3945076
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2020

Abstract

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Tooth extraction causes major changes to the ridge, rendering implant placement a more challenging procedure. Proper management of the socket is necessary to ensure sufficient bone and soft tissue for a successful implant-supported prosthesis. This article presents a practical approach for autologous hard and soft tissue grafting. A soft and hard tissue graft is harvested in one piece from the maxillary tuberosity and stabilized in the extraction socket.