By C. Ratiu, Simona Cavalu et al.
The aim of this work was to highlight the advantages of autogenous bone grafting combined with plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) in order to improve healing and reduce dehiscence risks. Two clinical cases were presented, both with important (horizontal and vertical) bone loss: in the first case, bone augmentation was performed at the same time as tooth extraction with no surgery needed for reconstruction of dental papillae, keratinized and attached mucosa; in the second case, vertical augmentation was performed by placing the bone graft in contact with an uninfected tooth. In both cases, aesthetic outcomes were as desired at the completion of treatment and also satisfactory at seven years follow-up. Copyright C. Ratiu, Simona Cavalu et al.




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The bone collected from the chin is predominantly cortical, with a reduced spongy component, which affects the re-vascularization efficiency. Even though the mandibular bone has an increased density, which makes it optimal for implants’ osseointegration, its regenerative potential is reduced [1, 2]. Moreover, the reconstruction of the horizontal defect is more predictable than of the vertical ones, as there are more bone walls. Consequently, the source for the capillaries that will invade the graft is
larger. A more modern and better approach uses longitudinal sectioning of the bone block, thinning of the bone with a bone scraper and filling the gap between the bone graft and the recipient site with small bone particles; the bone graft is acting as a bone barrier against soft tissue penetration into the graft. Copyright C. Ratiu, Simona Cavalu et al.






(b) Aesthetic result with lip retracted. Copyright C. Ratiu, Simona Cavalu et al.

seven years follow-up; (b) Cone-beam
computed tomography (CBCT) after
seven years follow-up. Copyright C. Ratiu, Simona Cavalu et al.
In the second case, however, the implant was placed six months after grafting and significant resorption was noticed. Even though the graft was integrated in the first case, the risk for dehiscence was very high; a deep
incision was made for flap release that interested even the muscles fibers. A safer approach might be performing the bone graft procedure four weeks’ after tooth extraction healing, done along with PRGF placement into the alveolar socket. Deep sectioning of the muscles fibers most likely leads to soft tissue healing without surgery needed for keratinized and attached mucosa. In the second case, a safer approach might be the extraction of tooth 1.1. and bone grafting in the position of both central incisors; placing the grafted bone in contact with the root of a tooth is risky due to the possible contamination, which can lead to graft infection and loss . Copyright C. Ratiu, Simona Cavalu et al.
Autogenous bone blocks are valid for both horizontal and vertical augmentation but thin bone barrier and bone particles are nowadays the best choice for autograft bone augmentation. The success of vertical autogenous bone grafts in contact with teeth is always endangered by the
possibility of graft contamination. PRGF is generally useful, but especially in vertical augmentation, considering the corresponding high risk of dehiscence. Tooth extraction with simultaneous bone grafting reduces treatment time but is complicated by high risk of dehiscence; thus, tooth
extraction with PRGF, bone and soft tissue healing for four weeks prior to grafting may be a safer approach. Copyright C. Ratiu, Simona Cavalu et al.
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