Alveolar ridge augmentation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: a study on current practices, patient management and innovations in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study identifies current practices, patient management concepts and innovations in alveolar ridge augmentation (ARA) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) in Germany.

Material and methods

A survey with a dynamic online questionnaire with up to 40 questions was designed to collect general and specific data on ARA, such as case numbers, imaging, surgical techniques, (bio-)materials, and case management in OMFS. After internal and external validation, 1863 OMF surgeons within the German Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (DGMKG) were invited via email to participate. Data management was anonymized and descriptively.

Results

324 OMF surgeons participated in the study (response rate 17.39%). Most participants (60.8%) work in private practic

SUBMITTER: Pabst A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003255 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature