Preprosthetic Ridge Augumentation with Autogenous Bone Graft and Enriched Bone Graft Matrix (Sticky Bone) for Esthetic Rehabilitation: A Case Report

Excessive bone resorption is commonly found when teeth are extracted or lost. This is a problem in anterior teeth region because it will result in an unesthetic long pontic on a narrow, hollowed-out ridge. Special techniques have been developed to treat problems of vertical and horizontal ridge resorption. This case describes a simple method to enhance a localized horizontal buccal ridge defect and create an emergence profile in relation to the maxillary anterior teeth region, prior to the fabrication of a fixed partial denture. This technique involved using autogenous bone graft and enriched bone graft matrix (also known as “sticky bone”) for hard tissue augmentation, so as to obtain a natural form and maintain a healthy periodontium.