Hydroxyapatite augmentation of the mandible (lower jaw bone) is a surgical procedure that involves the injection of hydroxyapatite alongside the mandible. The hydroxyapatite bonds with existing bone and makes the area suitable for a prosthetic implant.
Also Known As:
- HA augmentation of the mandible
- Pre-prosthetic and implant surgery
- Mandible augmentation
- Mandible surgery
- Jaw surgery
- Maxillofacial surgery
Conditions Treated with Hydroxyapatite Augmentation of the Mandible:
Hydroxyapatite augmentation of the mandible is performed to prepare the area for a prosthetic implant and to correct an atrophic mandible.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to hydroxyapatite augmentation of the mandible.
Anesthesia with Hydroxyapatite Augmentation of the Mandible:
Hydroxyapatite augmentation of the mandible is performed with the use of sedation and local anesthesia.
Potential Complications from Hydroxyapatite Augmentation of the Mandible:
Possible complications following hydroxyapatite augmentation of the mandible are bleeding, infection and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. Some patients also experience swelling and poor healing.
Prognosis after Hydroxyapatite Augmentation of the Mandible:
The prognosis for a positive end result following hydroxyapatite augmentation of the mandible is good.
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