LPRF Block vs. DBBM in Horizontal Bone Reconstruction

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males or females, with ASA I or II, between 18 and 80 years old
• 2 implant sites requiring vertical bone augmentation prior to implant placement
• Both sites in the same jaw
• Good general health as documented by self-assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any systemic medical condition that could interfere with the surgical procedure, planned treatment or healing of the patient
• Immunosuppression, Diabetes, Anticoagulation or Antiaggregatory medication.
• Current pregnancy or breast feeding/ lactating at the time of recruitment.
• Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy in head and neck area.
• Intravenous and oral bisphosphonate therapy.
• Smoking
• Unwillingness to return for the follow-up examination.
• Conditions or circumstances, in the opinion of the investigator, which could represent a general contra-indication for surgical procedure or would prevent completion of study participation or interfere with analysis of study results, such as history of non-compliance, or unrealistic expectations
• Presence of osseous pathologies, that might interfere with normal wound healing
• Presence of oral lesions (such as ulceration, malignancy)
• Local inflammation, including untreated periodontitis
• Patients with inadequate oral hygiene or unmotivated for adequate home care