A 61-year-old edentulous patient presented with dental problems. Examination revealed a very narrow alveolar process in the symphysis area of the chin, with moderate vertical resorption. The decision was made for bone augmentation by means of harvesting an autologous bone graft from the alveolar process. This method can be carried out in an outpatient or day surgery unit and is much more cost effective and less invasive than harvesting an autologous bone graft from the hip area.
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