The leading natural bone substitute in regenerative dentistry worldwide1,2. The outstanding osteo-conductive properties to effective and predictable bone regeneration3-5.

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a surgical procedure that uses grafting materials and barrier membranes to stimulate and direct the growth of new bone at defect sites.

Tooth loss, trauma or tumour resection can lead to large bone deficiencies in the alveolar ridge. Reconstructive measures are indicated to augment poor bone quantity.

Augmentation can be conducted before implant placement (two-stage surgery) or simultaneously (single surgery). Posterior maxilla residual bone and sinus anatomy must be analysed before planning the technique and timing of implant placement. The following table shows a simplified summary of the current guidelines1.

Peri-implant infections are pathological conditions surrounding dental implants.

Periodontal disease is characterised by the destruction of periodontal tissue. If non-surgical, Phase I treatment such as patient education, plaque control, scaling and root planing fails, further surgical solutions are required.