RIDGE EXPANSION AND IMMEDIATE IMPLANT PLACEMENT IN POSTERIOR MANDIBLE: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Endosseous dental implants may require bone augmentation before implant placement. Herein is described an approach to edentulous ridge expansion with the use of oscillating saw and immediate placement of implants. This may allow for a shortened treatment time and the elimination of donor-site morbidity. One case with single edentulous posterior region is reported. This technique uses an oscillating saw to cut the crestal and proximal facial cortices. Space is then created with osteotomes to widen the split ridge. This technique allows for expansion of narrow, anatomically limiting, atrophic ridges, creating space for immediate implant placement. The facial and lingual cortices provide support with vital osteocytes for osteogenesis. The implants were restored to a functional and esthetic outcome.