Bone grafting techniques for maxillary implants

About this book

Explores the potential of bone grafting techniques to rehabilitate the maxilla through the placement of dental implants. Starting with a recap on principles of bone biology, the book then considers implant integration in normal bone and with bone grafts. Grafting procedures are presented depicting a variety of bone harvest sites, followed by onlay and inlay grafting techniques. Approaches to sinus lifting, segmental osteotomy and distraction osteogenesis for augmentation protocols are provided.