Simultaneous Impacted Third Molar Extraction and Lateral Ramus Block Graft Harvest for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: A Case Series

Publication date: Available online 1 December 2016
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): George R. Deeb, Daniel M. Laskin, Janina Golob Deeb
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to confirm the efficiency of using a lateral ramus block graft taken at the time of impacted mandibular third molar removal for horizontal ridge augmentation and implant placement.Patients and MethodsTen patients had grafts obtained from the lateral aspect of the mandible during impacted third molar removal placed in areas of horizontal ridge deficiency.ResultsMeasurements made on cone beam computerized tomograms after 4 months showed gains of 2.7-3.5 mm and 16 implants were placed successfully.ConclusionsIn patients with impacted third molars requiring dental implants, simultaneous harvest of a lateral block bone graft is an efficient way of obtaining bone for horizontal ridge augmentation.



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