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In this 1st of a 2 part lecture, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw reviews multiple ridge augmentation techniques for the reconstruction of ridge width deficiencies in order to facilitate more optimal placement of dental implants. One particularly effective technique involves splitting the resorbed ridge and filling the split with bone. Dr. Holtzclaw discusses the role of piezoelectric hinge assisted ridge split (PHARS) technique as an additional new protocol to help accomplish this endeavor more efficiently.