Prof. Dr. Volkan Arısan

A NEW INSTRUMENTATION TECHNIQUE IN LOW BONE DENSITY: OSSEODENSIFICATION

Low bone density which is frequently encountered in regions requiring extraction sockets and augmentation including especially posterior maxilla jeopardises implant success. Although techniques such as osteotomy, piezoelectric surgery and reduced osteotomy have been proposed, search for alternatives has continued due to sensitivity to application technique and complications. Osseodensification is based on geometrical modifications made with conventional burrs, pushing bone particles etched by modifying the cutting angle and running counterclockwise towards the socket wall and apical side.

These techniques and especially osseodensification principle as well as procedures for low bone density will be explained in the light of clinical laboratory results.