The Use of Cortical Bone Wedges from the Mandibular Ramus “Wedge Technique” for 3-Dimensional Bone Augmentation of the Atrophic Ridges

Autogenous bone is still considered the gold standard in augmentation for implant insertion atrophic ridges. However, of multiple edentulous segments usually necessitates use extraoral donor sites. This chapter introduces Wedge Technique, as a new method that can augment ridges with intraoral cortical grafts. Patients moderate to severe ridge atrophy different regions jaws were treated wedge technique (WT). received panoramic radiograph immediately after surgery, and they examined clinically radiographically (periapical radiograph) every 2 weeks. At four months, CBCT was performed evaluate gain. Reentry 4 5 months volume quality insert implants. The follow-up period ranged from 30 120 months. healing process uneventful, minimal morbidity. success rate 95%, gain average 3–6 mm vertically 3–9 horizontally. small amount autogenous graft. achieved satisfying, especially majority augmented areas at posterior mandibular defects.