Long-term results of alveolar ridge augmentation

Autologous onlay rib grafts in 22 patients were evaluated for bone remodeling patterns. The patients had been followed up for four to ten years; the mean was 6.2 years. The unquantitated increase in bony mass of the mandible, with altered ridge form and subsequent soft tissue surgery, provided consistent, predictable results and return to excellent denture function with long-term stability.