Description

Bone and Soft Tissue Augmentation in Implantology addresses useful methods of bone grafting procedures in implant treatment based on current biologic principles and constitutes a unique reference in this field. The book describes, in over 760 pages and 2837 mostly color illustrations, the different possibilities available to augment the bone volume in width and height. The information presented includes not only the underlying scientific concepts of the different augmentation techniques with autogenous bone, but also the associated soft tissue management, from safe approaches to different possibilities for soft tissue augmentation and papilla reconstruction techniques.

The book provides surgeons with a basic understanding of the biologic response to bone grafting procedures. Experienced implantologists will benefit from the in-depth background information, details of high-level surgical techniques, and scientific results, which will enable them to optimize their surgical procedures. Each chapter offers a wealth of information on the specific topic covered, with much attention given to the scientific concepts behind each one. Extensive case reports with step-by-step documentation allow readers to gain an impression of what is possible today in the 3D reconstruction procedures of the alveolar crest. Important criteria for success are presented as well as possible complications and their treatment.

Contents
Chapter 1. Biology of bone regeneration in augmentative procedures
Chapter 2. Diagnosis and planning of the augmentation procedure
Chapter 3. Soft tissue management and bone augmentation in implantology
Chapter 4. Mandibular bone block grafts: diagnosis, instrumentation, harvesting techniques, and surgical procedures
Special Appendix:
A. Use of the maxillary tuberosity (MT) in the immediate dentoalveolar restoration (IDR) technique
B. The palatal bone block graft (PBBG)
C. Alumni case reports
Chapter 5. Bone grafts from extraoral sites
Chapter 6. Clinical and scientific background of tissue regeneration via alveolar callus distraction
Chapter 7. Complex implant-supported rehabilitation from the temporary to the definitive restoration
Chapter 8. Risk factors and complications in bone grafting procedures