Mesh‐assisted regenerated site for alveolar ridge preservation: A case report

When teeth are removed, the surrounding bone can shrink. Techniques to preserve this area, known as alveolar ridge preservation, help prevent this shrinkage. This novel technique uses specialized bone materials and a titanium mesh to rebuild the bone in areas where the front portion is missing. The author used a combination of bone materials and a titanium mesh to rebuild the lost bone. Key steps included stabilizing the mesh, thoroughly cleaning out any infection, layering the bone materials, and ensuring the gum tissue was not overly tight. The technique successfully reconstructed the missing bone, making it possible to place standard dental implants. Both cases showed significant bone growth with minimal issues. In one case, a small part of the mesh was exposed but did not impact healing and was addressed during follow-up surgery. This technique effectively rebuilt the lost bone, even with the presence of a long-standing infection. It shows promise for preserving and regenerating bone in these areas, but more extensive studies are needed to confirm the results and improve the method.