Table 1.
Characteristics of included studies (Maxilla).
Table 2.
Characteristics of included studies (Mandible).
Table 3.
Characteristics of included studies (Maxilla & Mandible).
Table 4.
Outcomes based on devices used for surgery (Traditional devices).
Table 5.
Outcomes based on devices used for surgery (Modern devices).
Table 6.
Outcomes based on devices used for surgery (Traditional and modern devices).
Fig 1.
Flow chart of the screening process using different databases.
Fig 2.
Devices used for ridge expansion.
Fig 3.
Frequency of the various devices used (A) and schematic representation of ridge split procedure (B).