The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh

<i>Background:</i> Alveolar ridge resorption following tooth loss poses a significant challenge for successful dental implant placement. In cases of severe atrophy, bone augmentation is required to restore sufficient bone volume. This technical note outlines a detailed, stepwise surgical...

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Main Authors: Mauro Merli, Luca Aquilanti, Marco Merli, Giorgia Mariotti, Giorgio Rappelli
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author Mauro Merli
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Marco Merli
Giorgia Mariotti
Giorgio Rappelli
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description <i>Background:</i> Alveolar ridge resorption following tooth loss poses a significant challenge for successful dental implant placement. In cases of severe atrophy, bone augmentation is required to restore sufficient bone volume. This technical note outlines a detailed, stepwise surgical protocol for horizontal and vertical alveolar ridge augmentation using customized titanium mesh. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> The procedure includes precise mesh fitting, autologous bone grafting, and the application of bioactive agents to promote bone regeneration. Emphasis is placed on the technique’s feasibility, predictability, and the critical steps necessary for preventing complications. <i>Results:</i> The use of customized mesh ensures stability and improved bone regeneration outcomes, enabling clinicians to achieve successful implant placement even in severely atrophic ridges. <i>Conclusions:</i> The described protocol has demonstrated predictable results in both clinical and radiographic evaluations, offering an effective solution for complex bone augmentation cases.
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spelling doaj-art-8500e7edfa0e4764abc45ad709f9933a2025-01-24T13:40:25ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442025-01-016115810.3390/medicina61010058The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium MeshMauro Merli0Luca Aquilanti1Marco Merli2Giorgia Mariotti3Giorgio Rappelli4Department of Clinical Specialistic and Dental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Tronto, 10/A, 60126 Ancona, ItalyDepartment of Clinical Specialistic and Dental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Tronto, 10/A, 60126 Ancona, ItalyIndependent Researcher, Viale Settembrini, 17/O, 47923 Rimini, ItalyIndependent Researcher, Viale Settembrini, 17/O, 47923 Rimini, ItalyDepartment of Clinical Specialistic and Dental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Tronto, 10/A, 60126 Ancona, Italy<i>Background:</i> Alveolar ridge resorption following tooth loss poses a significant challenge for successful dental implant placement. In cases of severe atrophy, bone augmentation is required to restore sufficient bone volume. This technical note outlines a detailed, stepwise surgical protocol for horizontal and vertical alveolar ridge augmentation using customized titanium mesh. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> The procedure includes precise mesh fitting, autologous bone grafting, and the application of bioactive agents to promote bone regeneration. Emphasis is placed on the technique’s feasibility, predictability, and the critical steps necessary for preventing complications. <i>Results:</i> The use of customized mesh ensures stability and improved bone regeneration outcomes, enabling clinicians to achieve successful implant placement even in severely atrophic ridges. <i>Conclusions:</i> The described protocol has demonstrated predictable results in both clinical and radiographic evaluations, offering an effective solution for complex bone augmentation cases.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/1/58alveolar ridge augmentationcustomized titanium meshbone graftingdental implantsbone resorptionguided bone regeneration
spellingShingle Mauro Merli
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Giorgio Rappelli
The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh
Medicina
alveolar ridge augmentation
customized titanium mesh
bone grafting
dental implants
bone resorption
guided bone regeneration
title The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh
title_full The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh
title_fullStr The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh
title_full_unstemmed The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh
title_short The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh
title_sort tacos technique a stepwise protocol for alveolar ridge augmentation using customized titanium mesh
topic alveolar ridge augmentation
customized titanium mesh
bone grafting
dental implants
bone resorption
guided bone regeneration
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/1/58
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