A retrospective study of an alternative technique for implant repositioning in the maxillary esthetic region.

Background: Implant-bone block segment repositioning may be an option of treatment for patients with vertical alveolar bone atrophy.

Purpose: To assess implant-bone block movement, gingival outcome and the subjective appreciation of patients after an alternative treatment of an implant-bone block segment repositioning in the maxillary esthetic region.

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent implant-bone block segment relocation in areas of vertical alveolar bone atrophy in the anterior esthetic region were assessed.