Use of homologous bone for alveolar crest reconstruction in 483 patients with 5  years’ outcomes post implantation

ConclusionsHomologous bone for alveolar crest reconstruction can be a valid alternative to autologous grafting if specific tissue limitations are considered when planning therapy. Creeping substitution is partial and slower than in autologous grafts, especially in cases where cortical bone is thick or volume graft is very large. The quality of soft tissue coverage and mucosa lining is also important, possibly due to slower tissue revascularization, so future implants should predictably be positioned primarily within the original host bone.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research