Orthodontic extrusion and vertical alveolar ridge augmentation: A case report step by step

Class 5 defects are characterized by reduced ridge height. Vertical ridge augmentation is indicated in situations in which the remaining amount of vertical bone is insufficient for anchorage of the implant or in which an unfavorable appearence of the soft tissue is expected owing to the lack of hard-tissue support. Vertical guided bone regeneration appears to be highly technique-sensitive and requires a long and controlled learning curve. A review reported failure rates ranging from 0% to 45% when using vertical guided bone regeneration. Recently, alternatives techniques are being evaluated in order to obtain better results with less morbidity. We present a clinical case of vertical enhancement of the alveolar ridge for further dental implant surgery.