Abstract

Methods: We describe the use of a piezoelectric scalpel to perform split crest procedures with an aim to optimize outcomes and acceptability by patients.

Results: The survival and success rates of implants placed in expanded ridges are similar to those of implants placed in native bone.

Conclusions: This technique is a predictable approach for split crest procedures and has high acceptability by patients and is technically simple for surgeons.

Keywords: Alveolar Bone Loss; Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; Dental Implant; Piezosurgery; Ridge Splitting Technique

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Citation

Citation: Angelo Cardarelli., et al. “The Use of Piezoelectric Device in the Rehabilitation of Narrow Ridge”.Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 4.1 (2020): 100-103.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2020 Angelo Cardarelli., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.