Cortical Bone Plate Versus Cortico-cancellous Block Graft

Cortical Bone Plate Versus Cortico-cancellous Block Graft for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: Histomorphometric and Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study

Horizontal ridge augmentation using either cortical bone plate technique or cortico-cancellous block graft was the aim of the study. Bone quality was analyzed histomorphomterically, and horizontal dimensional changes were assessed using CBCT.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligible patients aged 18 years or older with partial edentulism of the mandible
• The residual ridge width must be 4 mm or less
• Intra-oral donor sites should be available in the external oblique ridge and symphyseal area

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with general contraindications for implant surgery such as uncontrolled diabetes
• Irradiation of the head and neck region
• Intravenous bisphosphonate
• Pregnancy
• Smokers, alcoholics and drug abusers