title: Mandibular bone expansion technique in conjunction with root form implants: a case report.
abstract: Immediate implant placement required for a narrow mandibular ridge is a serious challenge for clinicians. The present case shows a modification in the split-crest technique that simplifies implant placements to avoid the risk of a mal fracture of the buccal cortex.
authors.affiliation: Specialist in Oral Surgery, Private Practice, Lucca, Italy. m.picci@fastwebnet.it
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Piccinini
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D003442:Crowns; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants