Review
Pre-augmentation soft tissue expansion: an overview
Farah Asa'ad,
Giulio Rasperini,
Giorgio Pagni,
Hector F. Rios,
Aldo B. Giannì,
Farah Asa'ad
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Giulio Rasperini
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Corresponding author:
Giulio Rasperini
Dental Clinic, University of Milan, Via della Commenda, 10, I-20122 Milan, Italy
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Search for more papers by this authorGiorgio Pagni
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorHector F. Rios
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Michigan Center for Oral Health Research, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Search for more papers by this authorAldo B. Giannì
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorFarah Asa'ad,
Giulio Rasperini,
Giorgio Pagni,
Hector F. Rios,
Aldo B. Giannì,
Farah Asa'ad
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Giulio Rasperini
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Corresponding author:
Giulio Rasperini
Dental Clinic, University of Milan, Via della Commenda, 10, I-20122 Milan, Italy
Tel.: + +39 02 5032 0244
Fax: +39 0523 335523
e-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorGiorgio Pagni
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorHector F. Rios
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Michigan Center for Oral Health Research, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Search for more papers by this authorAldo B. Giannì
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Objectives
The aim of this study was to explore the development of soft tissue expanders, their different types and their potential applications prior to bone augmentation and implant placement.
Material and Methods
A review of pertinent literature was performed using PubMed to comprehend the dynamics of soft tissue expanders and determine the current position of their pre-augmentation applications.
Results
There is promising, albeit preliminary information regarding the benefits of pre-augmentation soft tissue expansion. Findings cannot be generalised due to relatively small sample size.
Conclusions
Further clinical trials with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up are needed before soft tissue expanders can be confidently applied in everyday clinical practice.
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