Selection of bone graft materials in vertical bone augmentation surgery

doi:10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2023.10.005

Abstract

Abstract: The success and long-term stability of implant treatment are closely related to an adequate bone volume at the implant site. Vertical bone defects have detrimental effects on the function and aesthetic outcomes of implant treatment. Various regenerative procedures, such as guided bone regeneration, Onlay technique, titanium mesh technique, and Inlay technique, require the use of bone graft materials to achieve the regeneration of bone height. This article provides a comprehensive literature review of the bone graft materials used in different surgical techniques for vertical bone augmentation, including their effects, advantages, and limitations. The aim is to provide decision-making support for clinical practice in oral implant therapy.

Key words: Oral implantology, Vertical bone augmentation, Bone substitute, Autogenous bone

Zhang Xiaohan, Lv Mingyue, Zhang Shiwen, Yuan Quan. Selection of bone graft materials in vertical bone augmentation surgery[J]. Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology, 2023, 28(5): 320-326.

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