New harvesting technique for bone grafting. Case reports.

BACKGROUND

Indications for grafting bone to the oral and facial skeleton are increasing as greater numbers of reconstructive procedures are performed. This article discusses a simple harvesting technique for autogenous bone.

CASE DESCRIPTION

Successful outcomes of three grafted mal-union mandibular fractures and a grafted bilateral sinus lift procedure are reported.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

This system allows for simple, rapid retrieval of autogenous bone in multiple surgical procedures requiring bone grafts, and can be performed by all dentists and dental specialists.