CHICAGO, Illinois – The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) released its commissioned literature review on bone augmentation techniques today. The review titled Bone Augmentation Techniques can't open this pdf page? download acrobat reader appears in this month’s issue of the Journal of Periodontology.

The review focuses on different techniques that can be used to reconstruct lost alveolar bone (jaw bone) prior to or after tooth extraction or dental implant placement.

“With dental implants being the preferred method of tooth replacement, practitioners are beginning to see more complex cases where bone augmentation is needed,” said Dr. Preston D. Miller, DDS, and AAP president. “This comprehensive review outlines the situations in which bone augmentation may be needed and offers a great review of different techniques and their proven outcomes.”

“It is always important to use an evidence based approach when developing a treatment plan,” explained Brad McAllister, D.D.S. review author “As new bone augmentation techniques utilizing molecular, cellular and genetic tissue engineering technologies become more mainstream it will be important for practitioners to keep an eye to the latest research on these techniques.”

To access a copy of the literature review, please visit the Academy’s Web site, www.perio.org.

The American Academy of Periodontology is an 8,000-member association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.

For more information, contact the AAP Public Affairs Department at 312/573-3243 or 312/573-3242.

SOURCE: American Academy of Periodontology

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