# Restoring Severely Atrophic Edentulous Ridge of Mandible Using Self-Expanding Tissue Expander—A Case Report

## TL;DR

A new method using self-expanding tissue expanders successfully restored bone and soft tissue for dental implants in a patient with a severely atrophic jaw.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the long-term effectiveness of self-inflating tissue expanders in mandibular ridge augmentation.

## Key findings

- SITEs enabled successful bone grafting and implant placement in a severely atrophic mandible.
- Implants remained stable and complication-free for seven years post-treatment.

## Abstract

This report describes the use of Self Inflating Tissue Expanders (SITEs) to rehabilitate severely atrophic edentulous mandibular ridges, enabling successful bone grafting and implant placement. The treatment resulted in stable and complication-free implants over a seven-year follow-up, demonstrating SITEs’ effectiveness in providing sufficient bone volume and soft tissue coverage for dental implants.