Fixation screw minimizes bone graft loss following autogenous lateral block graft augmentation: An experimental in vivo study

Assess the role of tenting screws in the remodeling processes of autogenous bone blocks used for mandibular lateral augmentation in rabbits.Eighteen rabbits, approximately 3.5-4.0 kg of weight and 4-5 months of age, were included in this study. One lateral side of the angle of the mandible was augmented with block autografts. Animals were euthanized after 7, 20 and 60 days of healing, respectively. Biopsies were taken for each period and...