[242] THE USE OF TITANIUM MESH IN ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY; CLINICAL APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE DENTISTRY

摘要

Tooth loss is one of the most common complaints in the dental office. The loss of dentition is usually the result of dental decay, periodon-tal disease, or traumatic facial injuries. In many cases long term or traumatic tooth loss can lead to atrophy of either the maxilla or mandible. There are three basic methods to replace missing teeth, fixed dental bridge work, partial or complete dentures, and dental implants. Each alternative method has its own benefits and drawbacks. It is important to consider a patient's medical, financial, as well as emotional status when considering the appropriate treatment. With the advent of dental implants, patients are likely to request fixed rehabilitation of the missing teeth, even if it requires extensive surgery and bone grafting procedures.