Open AccessRidge augmentation in implant dentistry
Author(s) -
Manoj Goyal,
Nidhi Mittal,
Gopal Krishan Gupta,
Mayank Singhal
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of international clinical dental research organization
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-5357
pISSN - 2231-0754
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0754.172939
Subject(s) - ridge , dentistry , orthodontics , implant , medicine , engineering , geology , surgery , paleontology
Dimensional changes in the alveolar ridge after extraction often compromises on achieving optimal implant stability and placement of implants in the right prosthodontic positions. These situations demand augmentation of the residual ridge to achieve successful implant placement and long-term survival. Although the available literature speaks of an overabundance of techniques and agents for ridge augmentation, there is a relative paucity of quality evidence to guide the selection of suitable techniques and material. Henceforth, this paper is an endeavor to develop and describe an evidence-based decision pathway for the selection of suitable techniques for various clinical situations. Additionally, a descriptive overview of various techniques and materials is presented