Perchè e Quando Uso la Cresta Iliaca

摘要

The ilium is a common donor site for autogenous bone grafts for reconstructive surgery of the atrophic edentulous maxilla prior to endosseous implant treatment. The anterior iliac crest is a commonly used donor site, especially when both cortical and cancellous bone is required. The medial or inner table of the ilium is often described in the literature as a preferable site, owing to its easy accessibility and its low morbidity. Numerous approaches to the anterior ilium exist. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare, the harvesting techniques of cortico-cancellous bone from the medial table of the anterior iliac crest, performed in the Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery of the "Federico II" University of Naples. In addition, were evaluated the advantages and the indications to the use of iliac crest as a donor site for bone grafts.