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Fig. 5

From: The allogeneic shell technique for alveolar ridge augmentation: a multicenter case series and experiences of more than 300 cases

Fig. 5

Alveolar ridge augmentation of the anterior maxilla. A Initial intraoperative situation demonstrating an extended tub-shaped alveolar defect after a failed augmentation attempt using an autogenous graft from the mandibular angle and postoperative hypesthesia of the mandibular nerve. B An allogeneic cortical bone plate was placed and fixed by adjusting screws. C The occurred space was filled with allogeneic spongious granules. D Four months later, a sufficient bone bed was found and E a bone level tapered implant was inserted. F X-ray demonstrating the inserted implant

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