Efficacy of laser biostimulation for mandibular narrow ridges treated with one-stage ridge splitting and two-implant overdentures: A one-year preliminary study.

Statement Of Problem: The management of patients with narrow-mandibular ridges who seek prosthetic rehabilitation is challenging.

Purpose: The purpose of this one-year preliminary clinical study was to compare the effects of laser biostimulation and a placebo on peri-implant tissues for a 2-implant-retained mandibular polyetheretherketone (PEEK) overdenture on expanded narrow mandibular ridges.

Material And Methods: Eighteen completely edentulous participants were enrolled for mandibular ridge splitting in the canine regions, followed by expansion, the placement of implants, and the application of a bone graft.

Effect of Ridge Splitting of Mandibular Knife Edge Ridges with Two-implant Retained Overdenture with Locator Attachments on Peri-implant Bone Level and Posterior Ridge Resorption: A One-year Preliminary Study.

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate peri-implant bone height changes and posterior ridge resorption by using two-implant retained polyetheretherketone (PEEK) overdentures with locator attachments following expansion of mandibular knife edge ridges by ridge splitting.

Materials And Methods: Eighteen patients were selected for ridge splitting followed by expansion, implant placement, and bone graft application. Six months later, the fabrication of PEEK overdentures retained by locator attachments was accomplished.