Facilitated Alveolar Ridge Expansion Using Osseodensification: Achieving Implant Stability and Tissue Remodeling Without Grafting

Proper placement of dental implant restorations and their longevity are critical factors to consider before starting the treatment. It is essential for the implant to achieve primary stability upon insertion and undergo osseointegration during and after the healing process. Implant placement should follow prosthetically driven planning to ensure optimal outcomes. In cases of a narrow alveolar ridge, achieving mechanical stability poses a challenge while also preserving the buccal bone wall. A novel technique, osseodensification, has been introduced to address these issues by facilitating implant placement within a densified socket while also preserving the buccal bone wall through its ridge expansion techniques. This case presentation highlights using osseodensification for ridge expansion in low-density alveolar ridges. This technique preserves and increases the volume of the buccal bone wall while also reshaping the soft tissue above.