title: Implant placement in atrophic alveolar ridges: a simplified technique.
abstract: A technique is presented that allows for the predictable and simple placement of implants into ideal restorable positions in severely atrophic, knife-edged ridges. Technical considerations and advantages of this treatment approach are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Fugazzotto
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans