The ridge splitting technique aims the creation of new implant bed by longitudinal osteotomy of the alveolar bone. The buccal cortex is repositioned laterally by greenstick fracture, and the space between the buccal and lingual cortical plates fills with new bone, thus enlarging the width of the alveolar ridge. The traditional ridge splitting method using chisel lacks precision and it is difficult to control. In addition, the chisel method lacks initial implant stability.
Source: Paper Vol.7 Osstem Implant System: Tool. Selected Literature of published Journals Page: 238
