Managing a Deficient Site: How to Augment Prior to Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone.

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Clinical Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California; Private Practice in Oral Surgery, Whittier, California.

Published: July 2021

The loss of teeth can result in moderate alveolar ridge shrinkage. This bone loss is exacerbated if there are pre-existing endodontic pathologies and/or periodontal disease. Achieving an ideal esthetic outcome is challenging when moderate bone and soft-tissue defects exist. Bone augmentation is often required to create ideal gingival contours and esthetics. This article discusses augmentation strategies to enhance esthetic outcomes for common alveolar ridge defects.

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