Use of a mandibular exostosis as a source of autogenous grafting material for dental implantation: a clinical case

Conventional dentistry has provided acceptable treatment methods for the partially edentulous patient. Treatment alternatives with dental implant restorations have been significantly enhanced, resulting in their increased application and predictability. However, implant dentistry cannot be successfully used in difficult cases, and augmentation measures are often necessary to enhance the alveolar bone, requiring autogenous donor sites. While bone tissue has been harvested from numerous sites, the mandibular tori and exostosis may provide sufficient graft material. The objective of this article is to describe a clinical implant placement procedure, using an exostosis as a donor site of the autogenous grafting material.