Simplification of the Bone Shell Technique for Lateral Mandibular Ridge Augmentation.

Abstract

The bone shell approach to lateral ridge augmentation has overcome many limitations of the classic block graft and guided bone regeneration approaches. Surgical complexity and expensive dedicated armamentarium may partially explain why it has not yet become ubiquitously adopted. We propose a screwless simplification of the bone shell approach concerning the posterior mandible lateral defect. Two cases are described to highlight the unique aspects of each case.