Orlando Guerra Cobian

Prof. Dr. Orlando Guerra Cobian


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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11 June 2026 in Dentistry Journal
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Orlando Guerra CobianOrlando Guerra Cobian
Orlando Guerra Cobian
GMGiacomo Mainetti
Giacomo Mainetti
FBFranco Bengazi
Franco Bengazi
TMTomaso Mainetti
Tomaso Mainetti
Karol Ali Apaza AlccayhuamanKarol Ali Apaza Alccayhuaman
Karol Ali Apaza Alccayhuaman
Daniele BotticelliDaniele Botticelli
Daniele Botticelli
Background/Objectives: This retrospective study evaluated the dimensional behavior of an alveolar ridge preservation approach based on the placement of a subperiosteal heterologous cortical collagenic bone lamina without the use of particulate grafting material under routine clinical conditions. Methods: Seventy consecutive patients, each contributing one extraction site, were included. All sites were treated with a cortical lamina placed on the buccal aspect of the socket immediately after tooth extraction. Cone-beam computed tomography scans were obtained before extraction and after approximately 6 months of healing. Crestal width and vertical dimensions at the buccal, central, and lingual aspects were measured. An exploratory subgroup analysis was also performed according to the tooth region. Results: Over a mean follow-up period of 6.1 ± 1.4 months, the mean crestal width decreased from 8.4 ± 2.8 mm to 7.9 ± 1.8 mm, corresponding to a mean reduction of −0.6 ± 2.0 mm (p = 0.001). The central vertical measurement showed no significant change (0.4 ± 2.6 mm; p = 0.531). Buccal height remained stable, whereas lingual height showed a small reduction (−0.6 ± 1.7 mm; p = 0.005). The exploratory subgroup analysis revealed a width change of −0.3 ± 1.6 mm for anterior sites and 0.1 ± 2.0 mm for premolar sites while a more pronounced reduction in ridge dimensions was observed at molar sites (−2.2 ± 1.6 mm). Conclusions: The cortical lamina approach was associated with limited post-extraction dimensional changes and may represent a useful option for alveolar ridge preservation without the use of particulate grafting material, although less favorable dimensional stability may be expected in molar regions.