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.