surgical horizontal augmentation for maxillary alveolar ridge using minimally invasive subperiosteal tunneling in comparison to conventional surgical technique
Adults over 18 years old seeking an implant-supported restoration with deficient horizontal posterior maxillary alveolar ridge, at area of one or two missed teeth of less than 5 mm buccolingual width.
Minimum vertical height of 8 mm.
Gingival tissue of healthy adequate keratinization, more than 2mm.
The presence of uncontrolled diabetes or any other systemic condition which may complicate the surgical procedure or interfere with bone healing
Radiotherapy to the head and neck region
Chemotherapy within the last 12 months
Uncontrolled periodontitis