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To present a novel reconstruction protocol for managing complex alveolar ridge defects in the posterior mandible.

Innovative reconstruction protocol for complex alveolar ridge defects in posterior mandible: Case Report and technical analysis

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Case report demonstrates successful osseointegration and tissue augmentation using a novel staged protocol for mandibular defects.

To present a novel reconstruction protocol for managing complex alveolar ridge defects in the posterior mandible.
Case report of a 46-year-old female with severe mandibular atrophy
Two-stage reconstruction using in situ bone grafting and soft tissue augmentation techniques
First-stage: bone blocks harvested, rotated and secured for augmentation
Second-stage: implant placement with platelet-rich fibrin for soft tissue enhancement
Horizontal bone gains of 4.3–4.8 mm post-reconstruction
Keratinized tissue increase of 2.9 mm noted
Absolute bone volume gain of 859.86 mm³ achieved
All implants demonstrated successful osseointegration

Jian et al. (2025) studied this question.

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