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Long term follow up of bone regeneration performed with Khoury technigue – case presentation

Aim: The aim is case presentation with a long term follow up after implant prosthetic therapy aimed to replace a missing tooth with a previous bone regeneration performed with the Khoury technique. Materials and methods: Patient, female, smoker, presented with a bone defect which developed as a consequence of a vertical root fracture. A staged approach was chosen because of extensive bone defect. The therapy was initiated with bone regeneration treatment, six months after implant was placed in the region of a missing tooth. The implant-prosthetic rehabilitation was completed with a fabrication of a screw retained ceramic- fused to metal crown. Regular control examination and maintenance therapy was scheduled every six months afterwards. Results: During the 8 year follow up period, the regenerated bone volume, level of marginal bone and peri- implant mucosa remained stable. Conclusion: The Khoury technique was used to perform a predictable bone regeneration of an extensive bone defect. Regular maintenance therapy resulted in a stable and unchanged treatment outcome over the follow up period of 8 years.

bone regeneration ; Khoury technique ; implant-prosthetic rehabilitation

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