Clinical study on horizontal bone augmentation using an alveolar mucosa-periosteal bone flap
Xinghuanyu Xu1, Pu Xu2, Shuangxi Liu1
1Department of Oral Implant, Stomatology Center, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Central South University Xiangya Medical School & Hainan Provincial Stomatology Center, No. 43 Renmin Road, Haidian Island, Meilan District, Haikou, 570208, Hainan, China.
BMC Oral Health
|February 8, 2025
Summary
The alveolar bone mucosa-periosteal bone flap technique effectively augments horizontal alveolar ridge width for dental implants. This procedure significantly increases ridge dimensions, offering a viable clinical solution for implant site preparation.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Alveolar ridge augmentation is crucial for successful dental implant placement.
- Horizontal bone deficiency often necessitates bone grafting procedures.
- Minimally invasive techniques are sought to improve patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the alveolar bone mucosa-periosteal bone flap technique.
- To assess horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation during dental implant surgery.
- To determine the clinical applicability of this bone flap technique.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 20 patients undergoing dental implant placement.
- Inclusion of 45 implants with pre- and post-operative alveolar ridge width measurements.
- Statistical evaluation of ridge width changes using P-value < 0.05.
Main Results:
- Preoperative average ridge width was 3.62 ± 0.90 mm.
- Postoperative average ridge width increased to 6.58 ± 1.16 mm.
- Significant horizontal augmentation of 2.96 ± 1.21 mm was achieved (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- The alveolar bone mucosa-periosteal bone flap technique is effective for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation.
- This technique provides a significant increase in ridge width for dental implant placement.
- The procedure demonstrates potential for routine clinical use in implant dentistry.
