The review focuses on different techniques that can be used to reconstruct lost alveolar bone (jaw bone) before or after tooth extraction or dental implant placement...

AAP Releases Literature Review on Bone Augmentation Techniques

These techniques can be used to reconstruct lost jawbone before or after tooth extraction or dental implant placement.

CHICAGO–March 6, 2007–The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) released a commissioned literature review of Bone Augmentation TechniquesCan't open this? Download Acrobat Reader in the March 2006 issue of the Journal of Periodontology.

The review focuses on different techniques that can be used to reconstruct lost alveolar bone (jawbone) prior to or after tooth extraction or dental implant placement.

“With dental implants being the preferred method of tooth replacement, practitioners are beginning to see more complex cases where bone augmentation is needed,” said Dr. Preston D. Miller, DDS, and AAP president. “This comprehensive review outlines the situations in which bone augmentation may be needed and offers a great review of different techniques and their proven outcomes.”

“It is always important to use an evidence based approach when developing a treatment plan,” explained Brad McAllister, D.D.S. review author “As new bone augmentation techniques utilizing molecular, cellular and genetic tissue engineering technologies become more mainstream it will be important for practitioners to keep an eye to the latest research on these techniques.”

About the AAP

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is is an 8,000-member professional organization for periodontists - specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also dentistry’s experts in the treatment of oral inflammation and receive three additional years of specialized training following dental school. Periodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.

Find out if you are at risk for periodontal diseases by taking the Academy’s risk assessment test. Referral to a periodontist in your area is available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the AAP's website at www.perio.org.

For more information, contact the AAP Public Affairs Department at meg@perio.org or 312/573-3242.

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