A Novel Technique for Vertical Bone Augmentation Using “N-Shaped” Titanium Mesh with Simultaneous Implant Placement in the Posterior Mandible: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) is a widely utilized technique for bone augmentation in dental implantology. Case Presentation This case report introduces a novel vertical bone augmentation method using an “n-shaped” titanium mesh fixed onto a dental implant via an improved healing abutment. The technique was applied to address vertical and horizontal bone defects in the posterior mandible, achieving simultaneous alveolar bone augmentation with favorable aesthetic and functional outcomes. Two years post-restoration, the vertical bone gain remained stable. Conclusion This implant-supported tent technique, utilizing titanium mesh, provides a minimally invasive, cost-effective, and reliable solution for vertical osteogenesis in patients with mandibular posterior bone defects.
Source: The Open Dentistry Journal
Authors: Chao Wang, Hai Liu, Cheng-Chun Shen, Shuai Lu
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414397486