Dentin Block as a Minimally Invasive Alternative to Autogenous Bone Block (215)

Horizontal ridge augmentation of a deficient alveolar bone site is performed either simultaneously with implant placement or in a staged approach prior
to implant insertion. Dentin could be used in either block form or particulate form. Recently, the roots of extracted teeth (i.e., homologous root grafts) were successfully used as a block form for lateral alveolar ridge augmentation and supported the staged early osseointegration of titanium implants. A recent systematic review pointed to the potential of autogenous teeth to serve as an alternative material for the reconstruction of alveolar ridge
deficiencies. Participants will delve into this randomized controlled clinical study aimed to assess and compare the efficacy and safety of autogenous tooth roots for lateral alveolar ridge augmentation in addition to histologically assessing the remodeling behavior of dentin block after horizontal ridge augmentation.