"Xenogeneic Bone Block in Lateral Ridge Augmentation: Where Are We Now?' A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of xenogeneic bone blocks (XBB) used for lateral ridge augmentation, specifically focusing on bone gain, graft survival, and implant survival.

Materials And Methods: Data search was conducted in Pubmed, Embase, and ClinicalTrial.gov for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and prospective cohort studies up to March 1, 2024.