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Ridge split and implant placement in deficient alveolar ridge: Case report and an update
Reenesh Mechery1, N Thiruvalluvan1, A K Sreehari1
1Department of Dental Surgery, Division of Periodontology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|February 17, 2015
Summary
Ridge splitting, a technique introduced in the 1970s, is effective for augmenting deficient alveolar ridges. This case report demonstrates its use with simultaneous implant placement for improved dental aesthetics and function.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Alveolar ridge deficiencies pose challenges for dental implant placement.
- Hard tissue augmentation is crucial for functional and esthetic implant outcomes.
- Ridge splitting techniques have evolved since their introduction in the 1970s.
