Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is commonly used in combination with the installment of
titanium implants. The application of a membrane to exclude non‐osteogenic tissues from …

Although the integrity of the jawbone is preserved through the stimulus of chewing, tooth
loss caused by disease or trauma leads to alveolar bone resorption (Figs. 1 and 2). In order …

Purpose: Owing to volumetric changes after tooth extraction, lateral ridge augmentation has
become a common procedure prior or simultaneous to implant placement. Nonetheless, little …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) are biological products derived from
the plasma fraction of autologous blood that have a platelet concentration above that of the …

Vertical ridge augmentation is one of the most challenging procedures in implant dentistry
because of the advanced skills required by the operator and the fact that bone augmentation …

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a surgical procedure that utilizes bone grafts with barrier
membranes to reconstruct small defects around dental implants. This procedure is …

Aim To investigate and compare the prevalence of biological complications and failure of
implants placed in pristine vs. augmented sites after a mean observation period of at least …

The immuno-compatibility of implant materials is a key issue for both initial and long-term
implant integration. Ceramic implants have several advantages that make them highly …

Aim This study evaluates biofilm formation and barrier function against Streptococcus oralis
of nonresorbable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) guided bone regeneration membranes …

Guided bone regeneration has become more predictable due to advances in material
sciences. Nevertheless, vertical ridge augmentation (VRA) remains a potential challenge …