RESULTS OF GUIDED BONE REGENERATION AFTER PRELIMINARY SOFT TISSUE EXPANSION

Abstract

Bone atrophy of the alveolar process/part of the jaw poses a significant challenge for the successful rehabilitation of patients using dental implants as a support for prosthetic constructions. Clinical studies confirm that bone resorption in the edentulous jaw region continues until it reaches the body of the jaw and is associated with a lack of internal loading. The edentulous part of the alveolar ridge that is not under chewing pressure is functionally inactive bone. The alveolar ridge mucosa in the atrophy zone also undergoes changes.