Quantification of bone resorption in the interforaminal region of the atrophic mandible.

Abstract

The interforaminal region of the mandible appears to be the site of choice for implantation, since it can be expected that the bone structure is well suited to provide the necessary stability even in severely atrophic mandibles. As the degree of alveolar ridge resorption does not depend on the patient's age but on the time elapsing postextraction, implants should be placed as soon as possible after tooth loss in order to avoid excessive resorption.