Predictable Treatment Approaches for Alveolar Ridge Split & Expansion

A Structured, Clinical System for Predictable Alveolar Ridge Expansion

Course Overview

Horizontal ridge deficiencies are among the most common challenges in implant dentistry.
When ridge split and expansion techniques are performed without a clear system,
they can lead to buccal plate fractures, unstable implants, and unpredictable healing.
This advanced clinical course is designed to eliminate uncertainty and provide a
repeatable, decision-based approach to alveolar ridge expansion.

The program guides clinicians through every stage of ridge split and expansion,
from diagnosis and case selection to staged execution, implant placement,
and loading protocols. Rather than isolated techniques, learners develop
a structured understanding of bone biology, biomechanics, and surgical decision-making
that allows ridge expansion to be performed safely and predictably.

Through real clinical cases, step-by-step demonstrations, and modern instrumentation workflows,
including ESSET-based expansion protocols, participants will learn how to manage both
maxillary and mandibular ridge deficiencies while minimizing complications
and reducing reliance on extensive grafting procedures.

What You Will Gain

• A clear framework for evaluating ridge width, bone density, and anatomical risk factors
• Confidence in selecting between simultaneous and staged ridge expansion approaches
• Practical protocols for controlled corticotomy and differential expansion
• Strategies to improve implant stability and long-term success in narrow ridges
• Clinical insight into combining expansion with grafting when indicated

This course is designed for clinicians who want ridge expansion to become a reliable,
efficient, and biologically sound part of their implant workflow.
By focusing on case selection, controlled execution, and respect for bone biology,
learners gain the tools needed to achieve consistent, long-term implant success.