Open AccessCase Report: Treating Severe Atrophic Maxillary Arch with Horizontal Ridge Augmentation
Author(s) -
Kavish A Gurjar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.518
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1179-1357
DOI - 10.2147/ccide.s290609
Subject(s) - bone grafting , medicine , dentistry , prosthesis , inlay , ridge , implant , osteotomy , distraction osteogenesis , medullary cavity , surgery , anatomy , distraction , paleontology , neuroscience , biology
A deficient maxillary edentulous ridge volume can be augmented by onlay grafting technique for implant placement to support fixed hybrid screw retained prosthesis. Various techniques have been used to correct defective bone. These augmentation techniques include inlay and onlay grafts, bone splitting osteotomy, and distraction osteogenesis, among others. Successful reconstruction depends on multiple biological factors as well as patient compliance. Here, I report a case of ridge augmentation using onlay cortico-cancellous particulate bone grafting, resorbable collagen membrane, and bone tac pins, followed by surgical implant placement with multiunit abutments to support the fixed prosthesis.