Abstract:INTRODUCTION:The alveolar ridge splitting method is a surgical technique for horizontal ridge augmentation of narrow ridges in order to insert implants for prosthetic treatment. Objective: To evaluate one stage ridge splitting technique using piezotome with immediate implant placement for treatment of maxillary anterior undercut areas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seven individuals with anterior maxillary undercut defect were chosen based on a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria. In the same procedure, the indiv… Show more
“…The CBCT radiographic machine was set to have same specifications (before and after 4 months following the procedure). All CBCT radiographs had been performed with the same radiographic machine for accuracy (17).…”
Section: B Post-operative Follow Up a Clinical Follow-up Phasementioning
“…The CBCT radiographic machine was set to have same specifications (before and after 4 months following the procedure). All CBCT radiographs had been performed with the same radiographic machine for accuracy (17).…”
Section: B Post-operative Follow Up a Clinical Follow-up Phasementioning
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