The Alveolar Ridge Splitting Technique on Maxillae: A Biomechanical Human Cadaveric Investigation

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Surgical procedure: maxilla with deflected soft tissue (a); horizontal osteotomies created with the alveolar ridge splitting procedure (b); preparation of alveolar splits using an oscillating piezoelectric saw (c); controlling alveolar splits dimensions of 10 mm horizontal width (d) and 8 mm vertical depth (e) following the procedure.

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