Mandibular atrophy and metabolic bone loss. Mandibular ridge augmentation by combined sandwich-visor osteotomy and resorption related to metabolic bone state. A 5-year follow-up

L. L. Habets, J. Bras, H. P. van den Akker, A. M. Borgmeyer-Hoelen, C. P. van Ooij

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Abstract

92 patients, 31 with and 61 without signs of metabolic bone loss, were treated with a combined sandwich-visor osteotomy. A 5-year follow-up showed a significantly higher rate of resorption in patients with radiographic signs of metabolic bone loss. The analysis was based upon lateral cephalometry
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)540-547
JournalInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume16
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1987

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