Atlas of OMFS Clinics March 2007; Surgical Anatomy of the Maxillary Region
Firm understanding of the anatomy of the maxilla and mid-face is a necessity when reconstructing large avulsive or traumatic defects (Fig. 1). Surgical anatomy of the maxillary region often is limited to the description of the bony vertical buttresses&
Atlas of OMFS Clinics Sept 2005; Mandibular Block Autografts for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation
Reconstruction of alveolar ridge deficiencies requires bone augmentation before implant
placement. Osseous defects occur as a result of trauma, prolonged edentulism, congenital
anomalies, periodontal disease, and infection, and they often