Open AccessSuccessful soft and hard tissue augmentation with platelet‐rich fibrin in combination with bovine bone space maintainer in a delayed implant placement protocol in the esthetic zone: A case report
Author(s) -
Brouwers Joost E. I. G.,
Buis Sharon,
Haumann Rianne,
Groot Philip Ph. G.,
Laat Bas,
Remijn Jasper A.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2177
Subject(s) - platelet rich fibrin , medicine , soft tissue , fibrin , dentistry , implant , biocompatible material , biomedical engineering , surgery , immunology
Replacement in the esthetic zone can be very unpredictable and difficult to manage in cases with extreme bone and soft tissue loss. In this case report (2.5‐year follow‐up), we demonstrate that the use of platelet‐rich fibrin in combination with bovine bone can result in a stable, esthetic outcome.