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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2024

Dental implant placement with simultaneous localized ridge augmentation using L-shaped titanium mesh in the esthetic zone: a case report.

Ziad Albash, Eva Hnaino, Ali Khalil

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Ziad AlbashDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2799-970X
Eva HnainoFaculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria.
Ali KhalilDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Manara University, Latakia, Syria.

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Abstract

The aim of this case report is to illustrate a successful technique for dental implant placement in the esthetic zone using simultaneous localized ridge augmentation with L-shaped titanium mesh. A 35-year-old patient presented with a single missing tooth in the esthetic zone requiring dental implant placement. The treatment plan was made to place a dental implant in conjunction with a guided bone regeneration procedure using a prefabricated L-shaped titanium mesh. The procedure achieved successful reconstruction of the deficient ridge, providing ample volume and contour for implant placement. Implant osteointegration was achieved, resulting in a satisfactory functional and esthetically pleasing outcome. The use of L-shaped titanium mesh offers superior stability and biocompatibility, ensuring optimal support and containment of graft material. This case report highlights the feasibility and clinical effectiveness of dental implant placement with simultaneous localized ridge augmentation using L-shaped titanium mesh in the esthetic zone. Further studies are warranted to assess the long-term success and esthetic outcomes of this technique.

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case reportdental implantesthetic zoneguided bone regenerationlocalized ridge augmentationL-shaped titanium mesh

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PMID38549720
PMCPMC10973403

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