Abstract

Alveolar osteogenic distraction (AOD) is a biological process through which new bone formation occurs between bone segments that are gradually separated by incremental traction. This case report described the oral rehabilitation with dental implants of a patient with a vertical bone defect in the maxillary anterior region using the AOD technique. The patient presented with absence of the teeth 22, 21, 11, and 12 associated with a vertical bone defect. The AOD was performed using a supported osteodistractor device surgically installed with subsequent daily activations. After 21 days, the ideal positioning of bone fragment was confirmed and activation was ceased. Five months after the initial surgery, two dental implants were installed in the region of teeth 12 and 22. An FP3 metal–ceramic prosthesis was installed offering satisfactory esthetic results. In conclusion, the use of AOD to increase the alveolar ridge was effective and ensured rehabilitation with dental implants.

Details

Title
Use of alveolar distraction osteogenesis for anterior maxillary defect reconstruction
Author
Marcantonio, Cláudio 1 ; Nícoli, Lélis 2 ; Pigossi, Suzane 3 ; Araújo, Raphael 4 ; Boeck, Eloisa 1 ; Junior, Elcio 2 

 Department of Health Sciences, Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA, Araraquara, SP 
 Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP 
 Department of Clinics and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Alfenas Federal University (UNIFAL-MG), Alfenas, Minas Gerais 
 Department of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, School of Dentistry, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP 
Pages
381-386
Publication year
2019
Publication date
Jul-Aug 2019
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
0972124X
e-ISSN
09751580
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2253101640
Copyright
© 2019. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.