Guided Bone Regeneration in Alveolar Bone Reconstruction

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2019 May;31(2):331-338. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2019.01.003.

Abstract

Guided bone regeneration is an effective alternative for the reconstruction of atrophic ridges. Adequate flap management together with immobilization of the barrier membrane and graft are crucial to ensure successful regenerative radiographic and clinical outcomes. Moreover, tension-free flap closure should be accomplished to guarantee to maximize the effectiveness of guided bone regeneration.

Keywords: Alveolar bone; Bone reconstruction; Guided bone regeneration; Reconstructive therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss / surgery*
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods*
  • Bone Regeneration
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Dental Implants*
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps

Substances

  • Dental Implants