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

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.

Published by Periodontology 2000, 2023. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.

doi.org/10.1111/prd.12512