Comparative evaluation of two surgical approaches for vertical ridge augmentation in the mandible

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Authors: Prateek Mishra, S P Sahu, Lekha Tanwar, Mahesh Ghadage, Pranita Dalave, Devashree Shukla, Tanvi Hirani
DOI: 10.6026/973206300220651
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Abstract

Vertical mandibular ridge deficiency challenges implant placement and stability in prosthetic dentistry. Therefore, it is of interest to compare guided bone regeneration (GBR) with titanium mesh versus autogenous onlay block grafting in 76 patients needing pre-prosthetic augmentation. Both yielded similar vertical bone gains (4.82±1.24 mm GBR versus. 5.14±1.38 mm block, p=0.284), supporting implant success. Block grafting had higher resorption (18.4% versus. 12.2%, p=0.028) and donor morbidity (26.3% versus. 0%, p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Dental materials and restorations

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Journal / source
Bioinformation
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
651–657
Publication date
28 February 2026
Language
EN