GBR Versus Allogenic Bone Block

This study aimed to compare two different methods used to augment bone in the posterior lower jaw prior to implant placement in patients with insufficient bone width. Eligible patients were included in the study and received a horizontal bone augmentation with one of two methods, which differed in the materials used for the bone augmentation. The group allocation was randomised. After 6 months of healing following parameters were assessed: histological evaluation, survival of the bone graft, the need for further bone augmentation at the time of implant placement, changes in soft tissue characteristics, radiologically and clinically assessed changes in bone width.