PURPOSE: The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate crestal stability of alveolar augmentation using an interpositional bone graft for dental implant restorations. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eight patients with 10 graft sites were followed from 1 to 4 years with panographic evaluation to determine if dimension changes of the alveolar graft sites had occurred. RESULTS: Ten graft sites showed stability and maintenance of alveolar form and osseointegration of restored dental implants. Very little loss of crestal height was observed; 20 of 22 implants placed remained stable at follow-up. CONCLUSION: The interpositional alveolar bone graft appears to be a viable alternative to block grafting or guided bone regeneration.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate crestal stability of alveolar augmentation using an interpositional bone graft for dental implant restorations. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eight patients with 10 graft sites were followed from 1 to 4 years with panographic evaluation to determine if dimension changes of the alveolar graft sites had occurred. RESULTS: Ten graft sites showed stability and maintenance of alveolar form and osseointegration of restored dental implants. Very little loss of crestal height was observed; 20 of 22 implants placed remained stable at follow-up. CONCLUSION: The interpositional alveolar bone graft appears to be a viable alternative to block grafting or guided bone regeneration.
Authors: Mario Santagata; Nicola Sgaramella; Ivo Ferrieri; Giovanni Corvo; Gianpaolo Tartaro; Salvatore D'Amato Journal: Int J Implant Dent Date: 2017-05-01