A tooth-stabilized surgical template for alveolectomy

J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Dec;110(6):529-31. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2013.05.001. Epub 2013 Oct 28.

Abstract

The supraeruption of teeth and bone in patients with long-standing partial edentulism often results in compromised interarch distance. A method is presented for the fabrication and predictable use of a tooth-stabilized surgical template for alveolectomy in instances where teeth are present.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry
  • Alveolectomy / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / surgery
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Surgical Flaps / surgery
  • Tooth / pathology
  • Tooth Extraction / methods

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Lucitone