CLINICAL CASE

1 – Clinical situation in the posterior maxilla depicting a large buccal defect in the edentulous area.
2 – Fixation of the autologous block from the symphysis.
3 – Contouring of the grafted site with Geistlich Bio-Oss®.
4 – The augmented area is covered with the collagen membrane Geistlich Bio-Gide®.
5 – Primary wound closure is accomplished with single interrupted sutures.
6 – Clinical aspect of the augmented ridge with no signs of block resorption.
7 – Implant placement 3 months post augmentation.
8 – Long-term follow-up showing stable peri-implant bone level 3 years after implant placement.