Abstract

Autologous dentin as a bone substitute can be used in regenerative dentistry. Extracted teeth are not discarded but recycled and used in block or particulate form for lateral ridge augmentation before implant insertion. Due to the growth factors contained in the dentin and the autologous origin, a stable and good osseointegration of the augmentation material can be expected. This case report demonstrates how the dentin of an autologous wisdom tooth is used for lateral ridge augmentation in area 15 in a 30-year old female patient. The patient was successfully rehabilitated with an implant afterwards. Even though the indication range is limited due to the availability of dentin and the size of the defect, the procedure represents a promising and comparatively minimally invasive autologous augmentation procedure to expand the oral surgical field in regenerative dentistry.

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