Is alveolar ridge preservation an overtreatment?
Periodontol 2000
; 93(1): 289-308, 2023 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37622682
ABSTRACT
The morphology and dimensions of the postextraction alveolar ridge are important for the surgical and restorative phases of implant treatment. Adequate new bone formation and preservation of alveolar ridge dimensions following extraction will facilitate installation of the implant in a restorative position, while preservation of soft tissue contour and volume is essential for an aesthetic and implant-supported restoration with healthy peri-implant tissues. Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) refers to any procedure that aims to (i) limit dimensional changes in the alveolar ridge after extraction facilitating implant placement without additional extensive bone and soft tissue augmentation procedures (ii) promote new bone formation in the healing alveolus, and (iii) promote soft tissue healing at the entrance of the alveolus and preserve the alveolar ridge contour. Although ARP is a clinically validated and safe approach, in certain clinical scenarios, the additional clinical benefit of ARP over unassisted socket healing has been debated and it appears that for some clinicians may represent an overtreatment. The aim of this critical review was to discuss the evidence pertaining to the four key objectives of ARP and to determine where ARP can lead to favorable outcomes when compared to unassisted socket healing.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Alveolar Bone Loss
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Alveolar Ridge Augmentation
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Periodontol 2000
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom
Publication country:
DENMARK
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DINAMARCA
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DK