Interchangeable Guide in Ridge Splitting Flapless Technique for Implant Placement

Evaluation of Interchangeable Guide in Flapless Ridge Splitting With Simultaneous Implant Placement (Clinical Study)

A clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of dental implant placement in narrow ridges after ridge splitting flapless technique using an interchangeable guide.

A sample was selected conveniently to fulfill a list of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then the selected participants underwent ridge splitting with the aid of interchangeable guide. After ridge splitting, all patients had simultaneous implant placement followed by clinical and radiographical evaluation over a period of 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with anterior maxillary narrow ridge
• Patients with adequate alveolar ridge bone height
• Age ranging from 20-40 years.
• Patients should have adequate oral hygiene
• Patients should be free of soft tissue or oral dental pathology
• Patients who accept to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients suffering from relevant systemic and/or metabolic diseases
• Patients suffering from immunosuppressive and/or autoimmune diseases
• Heavy smokers.