Long-term results of the application of the tunnel technique of bone grafting of the alveolar ridge / jaw parts in patients with dental and jaw anomalies

A study was conducted involving 105 patients. Each patient underwent bone grafting in the anterior region of the maxilla and/or mandible. The thickness of the vestibular cortical plate was assessed at the level of the middle and lower thirds of the root preoperatively, as well as 6 months and 2 years postoperatively. It was determined that the mean change in the obtained regenerate volume throughout the entire study period was 0.1 mm. This indicates a low degree of resorption of the bone graft material used and the efficacy of the applied methodology. Thus, the resulting conglomerate effectively and durably performs its primary function of support and retention.