Open Access
Decompression technique — A modified approach for lateral alveolar ridge augmentation: A case report
Author(s) -
Puisys Algirdas,
Auzbikaviciute Viktorija,
VindasiuteNarbute Egle,
Zukauskas Saulius,
Deikuviene Justina,
Razukevicius Dainius
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3746
Subject(s) - medicine , decompression , implant , alveolar ridge , ridge , dentistry , surgery , orthodontics , geology , paleontology
Abstract A particular technique can increase the mucosal and peri‐implant bone thickness, prevent compression around implant neck, and obtain proper space for the following prosthetic treatment with an adequate emergence profile.