Bone regeneration and transplantation
It is used in cases of extensive bone atrophy to increase the amount of bone in order to lead to the placement of implants in the next stage of treatment. Based on a CT scan, an individual bone block (bone builder) is designed to fit the specific case. The dentist inserts the prefabricated bone block subgingivally to integrate it into the patient’s own bone. This procedure reduces the risk of complications, pain and is the least invasive compared to traditional bone grafting.
Resection of the apex of a tooth root
If inflammation develops at the apex of the tooth root, it is often necessary to perform a resection procedure. The dental surgeon performs a procedure that removes the affected root tip and the surrounding tissue. This procedure results in a bone defect that can be effectively filled with a bone substitute.
Periodontal treatments
Here, we deal with bone atrophy caused by inflammation caused by bacterial deposits on the teeth. The resulting bone pockets are filled with a bone substitute preparation. Sometimes there is also a need for an additional membrane application.
Cysts
Another area of application for bone substitute preparation is the possibility of filling bone defects resulting from cysts. Again, these materials make it possible to completely fill the defect and create new bone.
Augmentation using an individually milled bone block produces very good results and does not require a graft to be taken from the patient’s own bone.
Allografts used in implant treatment come from a tissue bank. Bones from selected living donors, such as those from hip replacement surgery, go there.
Implants require a solid bone base. When a long time has passed since the loss of a tooth or teeth, and the natural bone loss is already advanced, augmentation with an individually resorbed bone block is the best solution. This is because it allows for bone reconstruction of even significant atrophy. Once the regeneration process is complete, it is virtually impossible to tell the difference between the patient’s own bone and the regenerated bone.
