A total of 27 consecutive patients (6 men and 21 women) were included in the present study. The amount of bone gain was calculated using digital volume tomography before surgery and 3 months after bone augmentation.
The postoperative course was uneventful for 18 patients. Temporary sensory disturbances were observed in 6 patients, with complete recovery after 3 to 12 weeks. Dehiscence of soft tissue closure occurred in 3 patients. The mean vertical gain was 3.41 mm (range 0.3 to 12). The mean horizontal gain was 3.08 mm (range 0.2 to 8.5). A total of 88 implants were placed in 40 surgical sites at 12 weeks after bone reconstruction.
Segmental mandibular sandwich osteotomy is a suitable augmentation procedure in the mandible for the atrophic alveolar ridge and provides adequate height and transversal bone augmentation.