Mind the Gap: Alveolar Bone Graft Revision in the Era of Computed Tomography.
Ema ZubovicGary B SkolnickAbdullah M SaidRichard J NissenAlison K Snyder-WarwickKamlesh B PatelPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2021)
Computed tomography evaluation after ABG is associated with a significantly increased revision rate for inadequate graft take. The presence of a secondary palatal fistula at the time of original ABG is not associated with revision requirement. Lack of standardized dental and orthodontic records complicates the study of ABG outcomes and presents an area for systems-based improvement.