Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
| Online Publication Date: 01 Feb 2005
Procurement of Autogenous Bone from the Mandibular Ramus with Simultaneous Third-Molar Removal for Bone Grafting Using the Er, Cr:YSGG Laser: A Preliminary Report
Procurement of Autogenous Bone from the Mandibular Ramus with Simultaneous Third-Molar Removal for Bone Grafting Using the Er, Cr:YSGG Laser: A Preliminary Report
DMD, MD
Page Range: 32 – 38
DOI: 10.1563/0-716.1
Autogenous bone grafting and third-molar removal are surgical procedures routinely performed in dentistry on a daily basis. The purpose of this preliminary report is to describe our clinical experience with the Er, Cr:YSGG laser in the procurement of bone harvested from the ramus and removal of third molars simultaneously from the mandible.Abstract
Keywords: Laser; Osseous surgery; Hydrokinetic effect; Bone grafting; Third-molar removal; Morbidity
Copyright: American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Margin of bone graft where laser was used to harvest block graft shows viable cortical bone with osteocytes in lacunae (Hematoxylin and eosin, original magnification ×400)
Contributor Notes
Cameron Y. S. Lee, DMD, MD, is in private practice in Aiea, Hawaii. Address correspondence to Dr. Lee at 98-1247 Kaahumanu Street, Suite 314, Aiea, HI 96701 (CLee555294@aol.com)