A Two-step Method for the Preparation of Implant Recipient Site in Severe Atrophic Maxilla: A ...

In this report, we described a case of horizontal ridge augmentation of an atrophic anterior maxillary ridge using ridge split in the first step and ridge expansion concomitant with implant placement in the second stage after 6 months. A two-step method of alveolar ridge split using piezosurgery followed by bone expansion is a reliable and successful treatment plan for implant recipient site rehabilitation in severe atrophic maxilla (less than 3 mm).  
Source: Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research