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Table 4 Effects of membrane exposure on hard tissue alterations

From: Reconstruction of vertical alveolar ridge deficiencies utilizing a high-density polytetrafluoroethylene membrane /clinical impact of flap dehiscence on treatment outcomes: case series/

 

Without membrane exposure

With membrane exposure

% difference

Volumetric gain (cm3)

0.82 ± 0.40

0.70 ± 0.31

17%

Linear vertical gain (mm)

4.06 ± 0.56

3.55 ± 0.43

14%

Linear horizontal gain (mm)

5.89 ± 0.51

5.61 ± 1.21

5%