Buccal Cortical Separation and Lateralization for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation

Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Autogenous Versus Xenogenic Horizontal Ridge Augmentation After Mandibular Ridge-split with Buccal Cortical Lateralization: a Randomizedcontrolled Trial

Cases with horizontal ridge deficiency less than what is possible for ridge splitting were recruited and the buccal cortex was totally separated and lateralized at the desired distance for augmentation

Inclusion Criteria:

• suffering only from posterior mandibular horizontal ridge deficiency and with adequate inter-arch space to accommodate the future restoration

Exclusion Criteria:

• Heavy smokers, diabetics, patients with bleeding problems, liver and kidney diseases, bone diseases that can affect bone healing, previous history of any ridge augmentation procedure in the posterior mandible, and those undergoing or planned for radiotherapy or chemotherapy