There is conflicting information and not enough clinical trials to make a definitive determination as to the merits of bone decortication prior to GBR procedures.
Based on a defining criterion of 10%, the angular and horizontal sites were clinically equivalent with respect to the magnitude of osseous resorption that occurred after periodontal surgery and maintenance.
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