Expert consensus on orthodontic-associated alveolar ridge augmentation for adult patients - PubMed
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- Alveolar bone defects like dehiscence and fenestration are common in adult orthodontic patients, increasing periodontal risks.
- Orthodontic-associated alveolar ridge augmentation (OARA) enhances bone support, facilitates tooth movement, and reduces complications.
- A lack of standardized protocols for OARA in adults prompted this expert consensus.
- A multidisciplinary panel of 27 experts used a Delphi process to establish 29 consensus statements across seven clinical domains.
- Recommendations were graded using adapted GRADE criteria, providing a structured clinical framework for OARA.