Open AccessAutogenous bone block in the treatment of teeth with hopeless prognosis
Author(s) -
Nymphea Pandit,
I K Pandit,
Rajvir Malik,
Deepika Bali,
Shaifi Jindal
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.107435
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , implant , radiography , surgery
Autogenous bone graft, although considered as a gold standard, has been relegated to background because of limited quantity and donor site morbidity. Revival of interest in its use has been reflected by its tremendous capacity for regeneration in less than ideal situation. Bone blocks have been used for implant site augmentation, with varied success.