Piezoelectric driven mandibular ridge split technique with immediate implant placement: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Indumathi M*, Arun Mozhi U, Sabitha Sudarsan, Shanmuga Priya R

Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2021

Article Page : 126-130

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpi.2021.021

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Abstract

Narrow dentoalveolar ridges pose a major challenge for the successful placement of endosseous implants. This case report focuses on a Piezoelectric driven mandibular Ridge Split technique without vertical osteotomy for an immediate implant placement in a narrow alveolar ridge measuring 3.0mm.
Materials and Methods: Following anaesthesia, a mucoperiosteal flap was elevated after giving a mid-crestal incision distal to 35 along the entire edentulous ridge. Then, with the help of a micro-saw and horizontal spreaders, an osteotomy site of required diameter was achieved. Finally twist drills were used and implants were placed in the expanded site.
Result: Clinically, healing was uneventful with no step defect in the expanded buccal bone and the final occlusion obtained was satisfactory.
Conclusion: The Piezo-electric driven Ridge Split technique promises to be a minimally invasive option for horizontal augmentation of narrow alveolar ridges- predictability within a short interval of time and with minimal risk of fracture.
 

Keywords: Alveolar ridge augmentation, Dental implants, Mandible, Piezo­electric surgery, Ridge split

How to cite : Indumathi M, Arun Mozhi U, Sudarsan S, Shanmuga Priya R, Piezoelectric driven mandibular ridge split technique with immediate implant placement: A case report. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2021;6(2):126-130

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