Effects of intentional early dense-polytetrafluoroethylene membrane removal on vertical ridge augmentation.

Background: Vertical ridge augmentation (VRA) requires long healing times for bone maturation. This case study deals with the intentional early removal of a titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene (TR-dPTFE) membrane that allowed for treatment times reduction and improvement of bone quality.

Methods: A TR-dPTFE membrane was used for VRA in the premolar region of the upper right maxilla.

Exposure management of a titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene mesh used in a vertical ridge augmentation: A case report with 1-year follow-up.

Introduction: A new titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene mesh (TR-dPTFEM) has recently been introduced for vertical ridge augmentation (VRA). Since primary closure is required, the literature lacks information on its behavior in case of premature exposure. To the author's knowledge, this is the first report about TR-dPTFEM complication management.

Statements and Recommendations for Guided Bone Regeneration: Consensus Report of the Guided Bone Regeneration Symposium Held in Bologna, October 15 to 16, 2016.

Introduction: In the past 10 years, long-term studies have demonstrated that guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a successful and reliable technique for vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation, but strict and rigorous protocols must be adopted.

Material And Methods: Because no reports have yet been published with statements and clinical recommendations for GBR, a closed meeting of all authors was organized to discuss this matter during a GBR symposium held in Bologna (Italy) in October 2016. The authors focused on the findings of systematic and narrative reviews, prepared before the meeting, covering aspects of the clinical management of GBR techniques.

Histologic and Histomorphometric Analysis of Bone Regeneration with Bovine Grafting Material after 24 Months of Healing. A Case Report.

Unlabelled: Anorganic bovine bone mineral matrix (ABBMM) has been reported to have osteoconductive properties and no inflammatory or adverse responses when used as grafting material in sinus augmentation procedures. However, controversy remains in regard to degradation rate of ABBMM. The aim of this study was to histologically and histomorphometrically evaluate the degradation of ABBMM in human bone samples obtained in one patient 24 months after sinus augmentation.

Clinical, Radiographic, and Histologic Evaluation of Maxillary Sinus Lift Procedure Using a Highly Purified Xenogenic Graft (Laddec(®)).

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, radiographic and histologic results when a highly purified xenogenic bone (Laddec(®)) was used as grafting material in maxillary sinuses.

Material And Methods: In fifteen patients requiring unilateral maxillary sinus augmentation, the grafting procedure was performed with Laddec(®). Forty-two implants were installed after a 6 month healing period.