Clinical classification of bone defects concerning the placement of dental implants

Clinical classification of bone defects concerning the placement of dental implants
February 2004
By Carlo Tinti and Stefano Parma-Benfenati
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
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Abstract
The goal of this classification of bone defects related to dental implant placement is to help clinicians accurately discuss proposed treatment regimens and organize treatment for clinical correction. A further goal of this effort to categorize bone defects requiring bone augmentation for implant placement is to standardize terminology to allow for more accurate dental communication. The 5 most encountered categories of bony defects are described.