Simultaneous GBR and Implant Placement with Resorbable Membranes in the Rehabilitation of Partially Edentulous and Horizontally Atrophic Dental Arches: A Retrospective Study on 97 Implants with a 3- to 7-Year Follow-up

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2022 May-Jun;42(3):371-379. doi: 10.11607/prd.5641.

Abstract

This retrospective study evaluates the clinical and radiographic outcomes of simultaneous guided bone regeneration (GBR) and implant placement procedures in the rehabilitation of partially edentulous and horizontally atrophic dental arches using resorbable membranes. A total of 49 patients were included, and 97 implants were placed. Patients were followed up for 3 to 7 years after loading. The data indicate that GBR with simultaneous implant placement and resorbable membranes can be a good clinical choice, and the data suggest that it could be better to horizontally reconstruct no more than 3 mm of bone in order to reduce the number of complications and to obtain stable results. However, this technique remains difficult and requires expert surgeons.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Regeneration
  • Dental Arch
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Dental Restoration Failure
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Mouth, Edentulous*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dental Implants
  • Membranes, Artificial