Horizontal Ridge Augmentation of the Atrophic Maxilla Using Pericardium Membrane Versus Titanium Mesh: A Clinical and Histologic Randomized Comparative Study.

Purpose: To compare the outcomes of maxillary horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation in the esthetic area, using either pericardium membrane or titanium mesh, clinically, radiographically, and histologically.

Materials And Methods: A randomized clinical study was performed on 20 patients with insufficient edentulous ridge width. Subjects were equally allocated into two groups.