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Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to this Special Issue dedicated to the remarkable field of bone regeneration and dental implantology. Bones play a pivotal role in maintaining structural integrity, mobility, and overall functionality of the human body. However, the loss or damage of bone tissue due to trauma, disease, or aging presents significant clinical challenges. This Special Issue gathers cutting-edge research and insights into the latest advancements in bone regeneration strategies and implantology for oral rehabilitation.

Over the years, there has been a surge in innovative approaches aimed at enhancing bone repair and regeneration in the dental field. Dental implants have also undergone a rapid evolution in the last decades in order to enhance osseointegrarion and promote the long-term success of implant-supported restorations.From biomaterials and tissue engineering to stem cell therapies and bioactive factors, the breadth of strategies explored is expanding rapidly. This Special Issue serves as a platform to explore the multifaceted aspects of bone regeneration, including clinical studies and the clinical applications of novel biomaterials and technologies.

Contributions from experts in fields such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, but also orthopedics provide a comprehensive view of the current state of bone regeneration research. As editors of this Special Issue, we are excited to present a collection of groundbreaking research that promises to drive the field forward and bring us closer to effective clinical interventions for bone-related disorders and prosthodontic rehabilitations supported by dental implants. We extend our gratitude to all the researchers and authors who have contributed to Part 1 of this Special Issue, and we hope that their work will inspire further advancements in the quest for successful bone regeneration therapies and optimal implant-supported rehabilitations.

Dr. Maria Menini
Dr. Paolo Pesce
Dr. Nicola De Angelis
Guest Editors

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Utilization of Tenting Pole Abutments for the Reconstruction of Severely Resorbed Alveolar Bone: Technical Considerations and Case Series Reports

by Dong-Seok Sohn, Albert Lui and Hyunsuk Choi

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1156; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041156 - 19 Feb 2024

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Abstract

Introduction: Although various surgical techniques have been utilized in the reconstruction of severely resorbed alveolar bone, its regeneration is still regarded as a major challenge. Most of the surgical techniques used in advanced ridge augmentation have the disadvantages of prolonging the patient’s edentulous healing and increasing the need for surgical revisits because simultaneous implant placement is not allowed. This report presents a new and simplified method for advanced ridge augmentation, which utilizes a vertical tenting device. Case Presentation: The first case presented the reconstruction of the mandibular posterior region with severely resorbed alveolar bone due to peri-implantitis using tenting pole abutment for ridge augmentation. The second and third cases presented three-dimensional ridge augmentations in severely resorbed ridges due to periodontitis. The last case presented horizontal ridge augmentation using a vertical tenting device. All cases were performed under local anesthesia. Implants were simultaneously placed in the bone defect area. A vertical tensioning device was then connected to the implant platform to minimize the collapse of the bone graft during the bone regeneration period due to the contraction of the soft tissue matrix. A sticky bone graft was transplanted onto the exposed surface of the implant and on top of the vertical tensioning device. After covering with an absorbable barrier membrane, the soft tissues were sutured without tension. Conclusions: In all cases, prosthetic restorations were provided to patients after a bone grafting period of 5–6 months, leading to a rapid restoration of masticatory function. Results tracked for up to 6 years revealed observed stable reconstruction of the alveolar bone. The use of a vertical tenting device can prevent the collapse of biomaterials in the augmented ridge during the healing period, leading to predictable outcomes when achieving three-dimensional ridge augmentation. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Trends in Bone Augmentation Techniques and Dental Implantology: Part II)

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