A Cost and Healthcare Utilization Analysis of Minimally-Invasive Alveolar Bone Grafting Techniques Compared With Open Iliac Crest Harvesting

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the cost and healthcare utilization of minimally-invasive alveolar bone grafting techniques versus open iliac crest harvesting.
• Conducted a cost analysis comparing both bone grafting techniques.
• Evaluated length of hospital stay for each procedure.
• Assessed overall financial burden on patients and hospitals.
• Minimally-invasive techniques led to shorter hospital stays.
• Higher initial equipment costs were offset by reduced overall expenses.
• Patients experienced less financial burden with the minimally-invasive method.

Abstract