Implants in Compromised Sites (Part 2)

Various techniques have been described for vertical ridge augmentation.  These include guided bone regeneration (GBR), autogenous on lay block grafting, titanium mesh techniques, distraction osteogenesis, and interposition osteotomy.  While many techniques offer excellent results in some situations few can be said to guarantee success.  Many questions remain on which methods yield the most predictable results for dental implant placement in grafted bone. The aim of this lecture is to critically evaluate the current evidence to determine the predictability of various bone augmentation techniques for vertical ridge defects for implant placement. A series of cases have been gathered to illustrate risk assessment and predictable management of various critical size defects ranging from moderate to severe defects. Objectives: -Describe the anatomic basis and principles of vertical hard tissue grafting for implant site development -Know guidelines and indications for various graft techniques -Apply practical methods of handling the vertically deficient ridge -Describe a simple diagnostic parameter to assess the risks involved in the treatment of each individual patient 1 CE Credit Hour | Free *You will receive a Verification of Course Attendance via email after you complete and pass the quiz.