Simultaneous or staged lateral ridge augmentation: A clinical guideline on the decision-making process

Abstract

Lateral ridge augmentation is a standard surgical procedure that can be performed prior to (staged) or simultaneously with implant placement. The decision between a simultaneous or staged approach involves considering multiple variables. This paper proposed a decision-making process that serves as a guideline for choosing the best treatment choice based on the available evidence and the author's clinical experience.

Keywords: bone regeneration; dental implants; guided bone regeneration; ridge augmentation.