Open AccessAn innovative approach in the management of alveolar clefts with bone graft harvest from maxillary tuberosity and mandibular wisdom molar odontectomy sites: A case report
Author(s) -
Guthua Symon,
Ng’ang’a Peter M.,
Sarna Krishan,
Kamau Martin
Publication year - 2021
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/ccr3.5253
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , dental alveolus , bone grafting , molar , alveolar process , orthodontics
Alveolar bone grafting is a complex procedure utilized in alveolar cleft repair; however, the ideal site of bone graft material remains highly debated. In this study, we describe the management of a 14‐year‐old girl with bilateral alveolar clefts using alternative intraoral donor sites for bone graft harvest.