Author/Authors :
TAIB, HASLINA Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Dental Sciences - Unit of Periodontology, Malaysia , ABIDIN, KHAMIZA ZAINAL Ministry of Health, Malaysia , ALI, TARA BAI TAIYEB university of malaya - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Malaysia , YUNUS, NORSIAH university of malaya - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Malaysia
Abstract :
The collapse of alveolar ridge following tooth extraction is a physiological process which may complicate subsequent implant placement and restoration especially in the aesthetic zone. This case report describes the use of an acellular dermal matrix graft (Alloderm®, Biohorizon, USA) in combination with bovine bone graft (Bio-Oss®, Geistlich, Switzerland) immediately after tooth extraction for soft and hard tissue augmentation prior to implant placement in the anterior maxilla. The eighth year follow-up demonstrated an acceptable aesthetic outcome indicating that this approach may be employed where tooth extraction is indicated and replacement with implant-supported prosthesis is anticipated particularly in the anterior aesthetic zone region.
Keywords :
Bone graft , dental implant , dermal graft , socket preservation
