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Speaker: Dr. Stefano Parma-Benfenati
Abstract: GBR is a well-documented and predictable regenerative surgical approach for the rehabilitation of patients with varying degrees of different bone deficiencies. This lecture will present the development of GBR procedures in implant patients since the mid-1990s. An updated surgical procedure will be introduced with several case reports including up to 10 years of follow-up. The use of GBR associated with a resorbable space maintaining system in combination with autogenous bone, xenografts, and barrier membranes and connective tissue grafts represents the standard of care of bone augmentation in all alveolar defects. However, it is a very technique-sensitive procedure because all the surgical steps must be respected to avoid complications and failures. Several GBR cases with long term follow-up, strategies, clinical protocol and techniques with a ‘‘step by step’’ approach will be presented.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of a correct bony diagnosis, the biology and surgical anatomy of incorporating a bone graft.
2. Review the regenerative principles and the most technique-sensitive aspects of the surgical procedures.
3. Provide in-depth knowledge of the details of bone augmentation surgery using a novel resorbable "dome device."
Tuition: $70/1 ADA CERP credit hour
Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine designated this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
