title: Implant supported prosthesis after ridge augmentation procedure by distraction osteogenesis for atrophic mandible.
abstract: Rehabilitation of deficient alveolar ridges has long been a challenge. The distraction osteogenesis procedure before placement of dental implants has solved the puzzle and its advantages over block grafting includes simultaneous expansion of soft tissue, high degree of dimensional stability, abbreviated overall treatment time, and no graft required. In this case report distraction osteogenesis of deficient anterior mandibular ridge was performed and then an implant supported fixed prosthesis was fabricated.
authors.affiliation: Pynursla, east khasi hills, Shillong, 793110 Meghalaya India.
authors.forename: Arlingstone
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khongshei
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Awadh Dental College & Hospital, Jamshedpur, India.
authors.forename: Saurav
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Banerjee
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Dr R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata, India.
authors.forename: Tapas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Kalinga Institute Of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors.forename: Ardhendu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Banerjee
keywords: Dentascan; Distraction osteogenesis; Vertical cantilever