Comprehensive Evaluation and Prospectives of Ridge Augmentation in Prosthodontics: A Review

Abstract

Vertical and/or horizontal ridge augmentation may be necessary, often utilizing bone substitutes and grafting techniques. However, performing one-wall reconstruction remains difficult due to its limited blood supply and the lack of stability of the grafts. The importance of selecting the appropriate bone substitutes with autogenous bone being a particularly favourable choice. They also highlight the need for ridge augmentation surgery to follow established principles to reduce the risk of complications. Furthermore, the decision to proceed with ridge augmentation should be made with the patient’s full consent, taking into account the potential drawbacks, complications, and uncertain outcomes of the procedure.This paper addresses the challenges of dental implant placement in patients with inadequate bone height and width, which complicates achieving an optimal pathway and avoiding critical anatomical structures.