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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| 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 Luca Aquilanti Marco Merli Giorgia Mariotti 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 |
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