Crestal Expansion
Crestal expansion is a key technique in implant dentistry used to increase the width of the alveolar ridge without the need for conventional bone grafts. Through controlled corticotomies and the progressive use of expanders, it is possible to create a stable osteogenic space suitable for implant placement in narrow ridges.
At Sanhigía, we provide all the instruments necessary to perform this technique with precision and minimal invasion: chisels for corticotomy, cutting discs, bone expanders, condensers and piezoelectric systems that allow the corticotomy to be performed more safely and atraumatically.
Soluciones para Crestal Expansion
Crestal expansion requires instruments capable of working with precision and control on narrow ridges, particularly in dense cortical bone. To begin the technique, chisels and osteotomes allow controlled micro-corticotomies and micro-fractures that facilitate progressive ridge expansion without compromising the vestibular cortical plate. When a more defined cutting line is needed, corticotomy discs provide a precise and stable opening, reducing bone stress during expansion.
The enlargement of the space is carried out using calibrated bone expanders that gradually widen the ridge until the appropriate diameter for implant placement is reached. These expanders can be combined with condensers, which compact cancellous bone and improve primary stability, especially in low-density areas. When greater control and safety are required, piezoelectric systems allow the initial corticotomy to be performed with selective cutting, minimising risk to soft tissues and improving intraoperative visibility.
At Sanhigía, we bring together all these elements in a single category so that specialists can find exactly what they need to perform safe, effective and minimally invasive crestal expansion.
