Maxillary anterior horizontal ridge reconstruction using computer-guided ridge split and expansion: A randomized clinical trial with a 2-year follow-up
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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
This randomized trial introduces a digital workflow for maxillary anterior ridge-split augmentation that may reduce operative time and graft morbidity for implant practices; owners and specialists considering guided bone expansion will want to track the 2-year outcomes before adopting the protocol.
Key points
- 2-year RCT data on computer-guided ridge split/expansion versus conventional technique in the esthetic zone.
- Published November 2026 in Journal of Dentistry; 60 patients, 2-year clinical and radiographic follow-up.
- Primary endpoints: ridge width gain, implant survival, and pink esthetic score—outcomes directly affect case acceptance for anterior implants.
- If results show statistically significant reductions in surgical time or complications, early-adopter specialists and DSOs may integrate guided expansion modules into CBCT planning software.
Who should care
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