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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2024; 12(12): 2109-2115
Published online Apr 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i12.2109
Published online Apr 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i12.2109
Bone block from lateral window - correcting vertical and horizontal bone deficiency in maxilla posterior site: A case report
Yu-Lan Wang, Wen-Jun Shao, Min Wang, State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China
Yu-Lan Wang, Wen-Jun Shao, Min Wang, Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Wang M contributed to surgical lead and manuscript revision; Wang YL contributed to surgical assistance, patient follow-up and manuscript writing; Shao WJ contributed to data collection, photo collection, and organization. All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The informed consent for treatment was signed before surgery.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflict-of interest.
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Corresponding author: Min Wang, PhD, Doctor, Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, No. 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China. 83wangmin@whu.edu.cn
Received: January 1, 2024
Peer-review started: January 1, 2024
First decision: January 16, 2024
Revised: January 29, 2024
Accepted: March 19, 2024
Article in press: March 19, 2024
Published online: April 26, 2024
Peer-review started: January 1, 2024
First decision: January 16, 2024
Revised: January 29, 2024
Accepted: March 19, 2024
Article in press: March 19, 2024
Published online: April 26, 2024
Core Tip
Core Tip: The bone block harvested from the lateral window sinus lift as a shell for simultaneous horizontal bone augmentation can effectively address cases with insufficient bone height and width. This approach enables two-dimensional bone augmentation, leading to successful implant placement and restoration, as demonstrated in this case study.