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The Clinical Application of the ARi® Implant System in Severely Resorbed Anterior Alveolar Ridges: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background/Objectives: The rehabilitation of severely resorbed anterior alveolar ridges presents significant clinical challenges due to esthetic demands and the limited bone volume in this region. Basal cortical implants, which are designed to engage dense basal bone, could offer an alternative by providing stable anchorage in compromised sites. Methods: This report evaluates the ARi® Implant System, which features cortical anchorage and a calcium-incorporated nanostructured surface (XPEED®) in two anterior ridge defect cases. Soft tissue augmentation using a vascularized interpositional periosteal (VIP) flap was applied in one case, and biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) grafting and collagen membranes were employed for ridge contouring in both cases. Results: At a two-year follow-up, both cases showed stable peri-implant tissues and satisfactory esthetic results. Conclusions: Although basal cortical implants provide good primary stability, their use does not eliminate the need for bone augmentation, especially in the anterior esthetic region. Future clinical studies are required to substantiate long-term outcomes and broader applicability.

Source: Dentistry Journal

DOI: 10.3390/dj13060241

Authors: Kwang Bum Park, Hyun-Wook An, Keun Oh Park, Min-Ho Hong

Institution: Catholic University of Pusan

Language: English

Topic: Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,413