International journal of implant dentistry
Modified split bone block technique for reconstruction of the atrophic edentulous maxilla: a retrospective clinical study
Por Can S, Kıraç Can SB y Dergin G.
Contenido en inglés
Resumen
Purpose
This study aimed to evaluate the modified split bone block technique in patients with an atrophic maxilla and to assess its clinical outcomes in terms of horizontal ridge width gain and implant outcomes.
Methods
This retrospective clinical study included 18 patients who underwent reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla using the modified bilateral split bone block technique between January 2020 and April 2024. Preoperative and postoperative evaluations included clinical examinations and radiographic assessments to evaluate ridge width changes and implant outcomes after graft healing. The mean follow-up period after prosthetic loading was 18.6 ± 8.6 months (range, 12-44 months). Postoperative complications such as dehiscence, infection, and graft resorption were also recorded.