Evaluation of the autogenous bone block transfer for dental implant placement: Symphysal or ramus harvesting?

Ersanli S., Arisan V., Bedeloglu E.

BMC ORAL HEALTH, vol.16, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s12903-016-0161-8
  • Journal Name: BMC ORAL HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Bone defect, Dental implant, Autogenous bone block, Ramus, Symphysis, ILIAC CREST, MANDIBULAR RAMUS, ALVEOLAR RIDGE, CONE-BEAM, GRAFTS, RESORPTION, AUGMENTATION, RECONSTRUCTION, SITES
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The absence of sufficient bone volume is the most relevant problem in implant dentistry. Grafting from exogenous sources may provide a limited gain but exhibits poor performance in large bone defects. Autogenous bone block transfer (ABBT) from the mandibular symphysis and ramus has been used with varying rates of success. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of symphysal and ramus ABBT for the restoration of lost horizontal alveolar bone volume in the anterior maxilla. Implants placed in the augmented areas were also evaluated.