Essential Techniques of Alveolar Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry: A Surgical Manual, 2nd Edition

Essential Techniques of Alveolar Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry, Second Edition is a clinically focused surgical manual that provides dental professionals with the most reliable and up-to-date techniques in alveolar ridge augmentation. Designed as a quick yet comprehensive reference, the book equips clinicians to manage cases requiring horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation, soft tissue grafting, and advanced alternatives to bone grafting.

Written by a team of more than 40 internationally recognized experts, each succinct chapter presents step-by-step surgical protocols, enriched with over 1,000 clinical images and illustrations, ensuring clarity and direct clinical application.

New in the Second Edition:

• 3D alveolar ridge defect reconstruction
• Advanced vertical augmentation techniques in the posterior maxilla
• Ridge-split expansion using piezoelectric surgery
• Complete arch implant rehabilitation with photogrammetry
• Metal-ceramic transitional maxillary implant therapy

Key Features:

• Covers ridge preservation, tissue engineering, and wound closure techniques
• Provides prosthetic and radiographic considerations for implant site development
• Includes alternative surgical solutions such as zygomatic and pterygoid implants, and the All-on-4® procedure
• Combines the essential concepts of horizontal and vertical augmentation into one concise reference

This book is an indispensable resource for implant dentists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists, and advanced dental students seeking practical guidance in achieving predictable bone augmentation and successful implant outcomes.