Resumen

GARCIA-ROCO PEREZ, Oscar  y  ARREDONDO LOPEZ, Miguel. Evolución en el tratamiento de la atrofia alveolar. Rev Cubana Estomatol [online]. 2002, vol.39, n.2, pp. 234-249. ISSN 1561-297X.

An updated literature review of 25 references was made to describe the development in the treatment of dental alveolar atrophy. Some procedures that correct or compensate alveolar atrophies such as vestibuloplasty, bone grafting, biomaterials, endo-bone implants, guided bone regeneration and bone distraction. Their indications, advantages and disadvantages are set forth.

Palabras clave : JAW DISEASES [surgery]; BONE TRANSPLANTATION; TOOTH EXTRACTION [adverse effects]; BIOCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS; OSTEOGENESIS, DISTRACTION.