If you are interested in implants, you will inevitably encounter more sites with inadequate bone than those that are ready. Learning to grow bone is not only a benefit to your patients, but it is a great practice builder. To be successful in implants it is paramount that providers are comfortable manipulating bone and soft tissue.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the differences between ridge preservation and GBR procedures.
Recognize the role of different biomaterials in GBR (ex. resorbable/non-resorbable membranes, bone grafting materials, etc.).
Realize the importance of flap management involving buccal periosteal release and mylohyoid muscle release, and.
See several clinical cases which will allow the participants to apply these techniques in the every day clinical practice.