Horizontal augmentation techniques in the mandible: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Placement of dental implants has evolved to be an advantageous treatment option for rehabilitation of the fully or partially edentulous mandible. In case of extensive horizontal bone resorption, the bone volume needs to be augmented prior to or during implant placement in order to obtain dental rehabilitation and maximize implant survival and success.

Methods

Our aim was to systematically review the available data on lateral augmentation techniques in the horizontally compromised mandible considering all grafting protocols using xenogeneic, synthetic, or allogeneic material. A computerized and manual literature search was performed for clinical studies (published January 1995 to March 2021).

Results

Eight studies ultimately met the inclusion criteria comprisin

SUBMITTER: Smeets R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9086020 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature