TY - JOUR T1 - Effectiveness of Allogeneic Bone Block Grafts for Reconstructing the Maxillary Alveolar Ridge: A Systematic Review A1 - Liliana Arios-Caro A1 - Marcela Rosas-Nexticap JF - Annals of Orthodontics and Periodontics Specialty JO - Ann Orthod Periodontics Spec SN - 3062-3405 Y1 - 2024 VL - 4 IS - 1 DO - 10.51847/5nkcvzQXKY SP - 106 EP - 118 N2 - This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of allogenic bone block grafts in the reconstruction of the maxillary alveolar ridge.A comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar was performed, complemented by manual searches. Studies included were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective clinical trials (non-RCTs) published up to December 2022, reporting outcomes of allogenic bone blocks used for maxillary alveolar ridge augmentation. The primary outcome measures were graft resorption, implant survival, and new bone formation following augmentation. Study quality was appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool. Thirteen studies met the eligibility criteria and were analyzed. The reported bone resorption ranged from 0.2 to 29.2 mm, while the overall implant survival rate across studies was 96.87%. On average, 25.83 mm (range: 18.6–33 mm) of newly formed compact bone tissue was observed, featuring viable osteocytes intimately associated with the remaining cancellous bone. The findings of this review suggest that allogenic bone block grafts represent an effective and dependable option for the reconstruction of atrophic maxillae. UR - https://aopsj.com/article/effectiveness-of-allogeneic-bone-block-grafts-for-reconstructing-the-maxillary-alveolar-ridge-a-sys-f9qsmihxur4h1hv ER -