Alveolar ridge augmentation using distraction osteogenesis

Abstract

Augmentation of the alveolar ridge is widwly used in implant treatment to create predictable function and esthetics in area with inadequate bone volume. There are different ways to augment the alveolar ridge. Distraction osteogenesis is a new method in increasing the width of the ridge and preparing a sufficient bed for implant or prosthesis. Distraction osteogenesis result in formation of new bone between bone segments that separated gradually by incremental traction. Alveolar widening by distraction osteogenesis is an alternative method for reconstracting alveolar atropy that is similar to alveolar splint grafting but without the graft which is offers many anvantages over traditional technique. This paper is aimed to discuss considerations and technique alveolar ridge augmentation for preparing adequate bone volume before applying implant using distraction osteogenesis method.
Keywords :  alveolar ridge augmentation, distraction osteogenesis, implant.

Penulis : Sitti Sarah Aulia Amrullah, Rosida Sani, Nurfadhillah Arifin, Muhammad Ruslin