Regeneration of combined severe periodontal defects and vertical ridge defects using recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB: A case series.

Dental implants are a reliable treatment option for restoring missing teeth, but adequate bone quantity and quality are crucial for success. This case series presents four cases treated by different clinicians, all following very similar concepts for combined periodontal and vertical ridge augmentation using recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB. All cases involved a severe periodontal defect requiring either extraction of the adjacent tooth or periodontal regeneration.

Comparative analysis of two biomaterials mixed with autogenous bone graft for vertical ridge augmentation: A histomorphometric study in humans.

Background: The vertical increase of the alveolar ridge dimension using allograft or xenograft mixed with autogenous bone graft and covered by a nonabsorbable high-density polytetrafluoroethylene (d-PTFE) membrane is well documented in the literature.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess vital mineralized tissue formation in vertical ridge augmentation (VRA) procedures using autogenous bone chips mixed either with an allograft or a xenograft.

Methods: This prospective clinical trial recruited 16 partially edentulous patients to undergo vertical ridge augmentation in one or more sites, making up a total of 24 samples for histological evaluation.

Clinical Classification of Healing Complications and Management in Guided Bone Regeneration Procedures with a Nonresorbable d-PTFE Membrane.

Since the introduction of guided bone regeneration (GBR) using nonresorbable membranes, membrane exposure has been categorized as one of the major complications associated with the procedure. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) has a long history of use in GBR, and now the use of high-density PTFE (d-PTFE) is commonly reported in the literature. The major structural difference between these two materials is their permeability to bacteria: e-PTFE has an open-pore microstructure and is permeable to bacteria, while d-PTFE is not.

Management Of 80 Complications In Vertical And Horizontal Ridge Augmentation With Nonresorbable Membrane (d-PTFE): A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: Vertical and horizontal guided bone regeneration with nonresorbable membranes is a regenerative alternative for treating bone defects in edentulous zones. Its indication and good outcomes have been confirmed by different authors; however, this procedure remains highly technique sensitive and might lead to complications. The purpose of this study was to describe the management of complications such as exposures and infections following vertical and horizontal guided bone regeneration with titanium-reinforced high-density polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) nonresorbable membranes carried out using a new management protocol for complications related to this type of membrane.

A Case Series of Vertical Ridge Augmentation Using a Nonresorbable Membrane: A Multicenter Study.

Vertical ridge augmentation (VRA) using titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluorethylene (d-PTFE) membranes has been associated with promising clinical outcomes. This retrospective multicenter case series was prepared for the purpose of identifying the elements that contribute to the predictability of this surgical technique. VRA procedures were carried out in 35 patients (13 male and 22 female) with an age range of 43 to 76 years.