{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Scalp-Split Technique: A concept of bone splitting and expansion for thin alveolar ridges to place dental implants.
{Author}: Wimalarathna A;Amaratunga P;
{Journal}: J Oral Implantol
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jul 4
{Factor}: 1.546
{DOI}: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-24-00018
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Bone expansion is where the existing bone at the implant site is split and separated to create a gap to widen it. This article introduces a novel concept of bone expansion for the ultra-thin alveolar ridges to place dental implants with zero wastage of existing natural bone in long-term edentulous arches. Instead of using twist drills and piezo surgery kits, the bone is split with a surgical scalpel blade to prevent natural bone wastage.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>The split will help to expand the bone horizontally by using expanders to accommodate the smaller diameter implants. This technique was applied to 12 individuals to rehabilitate their atrophic edentulous mandibles to facilitate the implant-supported overdentures, and it revealed that all the cases achieved successful osseointegration after placing implants following this method.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The "Scalp-Spilt Technique" is a promising technique for providing implant- retained or implant-supported prostheses over ultra-thin edentulous alveolar ridges.