Publications by authors named "Jennah C Wagner"
Focused Clinical Question: What factors identify the optimal bone augmentation techniques for managing slight, moderate, and severe horizontal alveolar ridge deficiency (ARD) at dental implant sites?
Summary: Horizontal ARD is a concern at a high proportion of sites receiving dental implants, and clinicians have developed a variety of surgical procedures to address such defects. In a particular case, selection of the optimal treatment may depend predominantly on defect severity, location (anterior versus posterior), and configuration (contained versus noncontained). This report provides a framework for selecting an augmentation method when presented with a slight, moderate, or severe horizontal ARD at a site requiring dental implant placement.
Article Synopsis
- Clinicians must assess specific circumstances when considering dental implants at sites with high or mixed density osseous lesions to minimize risks.
- Some lesions may be safe for implant placement, while others could lead to significant complications.
- Optimal management involves advanced imaging, consultations with other specialists, and thorough informed consent to communicate potential risks and benefits to patients.
Introduction: Existing evidence supports superior treatment outcomes in guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures employing membrane fixation. The purpose of this report is to present a specific flap design and suturing method for stabilizing GBR barrier membranes.
Case Presentation: Two generally healthy patients received GBR using native collagen membranes stabilized with absorbable sutures.
In generally healthy patients receiving third molar, periodontal, or dental implant surgery, do postoperative oral corticosteroids effectively limit pain and swelling compared with placebo or alternative medications?
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