Implanted-Supported Protheses After Vertical Alveolar Distraction of the Mandible: A Prospective Study

摘要

Vertical alveolar distraction osteogenesis is a relatively recent technique that allows augmentation of alveolar ridge height and significant increasing of the surrounding soft tissues, Forty-six alveolar distractors were used in this study, With a minimum follow-up of one yea and an average of gain of height of 9,9 mm, the mean number of implants inserted was 4. All patients resumed an acceptable functional result.