Reconstruction of the partially edentulous ridge: gateway to improved prosthetics and superior aesthetics

To restore the partially edentulous ridge to its natural dimensions, reconstruction of the width and height of the deformed ridge is necessary. This article describes the major principles of the reconstruction, presurgical evaluation, pouch procedures, and onlay graft procedures. The learning objective of this article is an enhanced understanding of the reconstruction principles and ability to implement the procedures. Three cases are used to illustrate the procedures.