Vertical Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis of the Atrophic Posterior Mandible Before Dental Implant Insertion

ADO offers marked vertical ridge augmentation with simultaneous soft tissue expansion and stable results. ADO diminishes the need for autogenous bone graft, thus sparing donor-site morbidity. ADO of the deficient posterior mandibular alveolar ridge is useful in moderate to severe bony deficiencies and allows for adequate bone formation, which allows implant insertion.