Advanced Course in Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)

Abstract

Regeneration of bone deficiencies requires:

— Proper diagnosis, 
— Risk assessment to determine the likelihood of success, 
— The selection of appropriate techniques, materials, and protocols, 
— Careful surgical execution, and 
— Follow-up and management of complications.

Although many techniques, materials, and protocols are available, emphasis will be placed on those that are evidence-based, have the highest potential for achieving desired outcomes, are associated with lower patient morbidity, and have a lower risk of complications. The choice of bone graft material and the utility of biologics (recombinant platelet-derived growth factor, rhPDGF, and platelet-rich fibrin, PRF) will be discussed. Bone augmentation often results in a loss of vestibular depth and may require vestibuloplasty or soft tissue augmentation.

This presentation will start with an explanation of the concepts and theoretical aspects, followed by a description of the step-by-step protocol. The hands-on part will begin with a demonstration, and then have participants perform each procedure.

Educational objectives:

— By the end of this program, participants will acquire practical experience with:

— Risk Assessment and Classification
— Material Selection: autogenous Bone vs biomaterial
— Rationale for the application of membranes
— The response to various membranes
— Flap design considerations in various oral sites
— Bone and Graft Stabilization
— Vestibular and Soft Tissue Management: Application of Tissue Substitutes
— Complications: Recognition and Management
— Effectively assess risks and classify bone deficiencies
— Select appropriate graft materials for successful outcomes
— Execute flap management and stabilization techniques
— Recognize and manage potential complications in bone regeneration.

Day 1

08:30 – 09:00

— Registration and Welcome

09:00 – 10:30

— Morning Lecture Session:

- Risk Assessment and Classification

- Material Selection: Autogenous Bone vs Biomaterials

- Rationale for Application of Membranes and types (Resorbable vs Non-resorbable)

- Biologics in regenerative therapy.

10:30 – 10:45

— Coffee Break

10:45 – 12:15

— Main Lecture Session:

- Flap Management in the Maxilla

- Flap Management in the Mandible.

12:15 – 13:30

— Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:00

— Afternoon Lecture Session:

- Immediate Implant vs delayed implant placement and Augmentation of Damaged Alveolar Bone.

15:00 – 15:15

— Coffee Break

15:15 – 18:15

— Hands-On Workshop
— Demonstration: Guided Bone Regeneration using Tentpole Techniques Participants Practice:

- Flap management

- Autogenous bone harvesting

- Graft and Membrane fixation

- Suture techniques.

18:15 – 19:00

— Q&A

Day 2

09:00 – 10:30

— Lecture:
 

- Application of Vestibular Tunneling for Alveolar Bone Augmentation

- Ridge Augmentation vs Contour Augmentation

- Implant Reconstruction of Atrophic Full Arch Cases.

10:30 – 10:45

— Coffee Break

10:45 – 12:15

— Complications:

- Implant-related Complications

- Implications of Bone Augmentation on Vestibular Depth

- Vestibular and Soft Tissue Management: Application of Tissue Substitutes.

12:15 – 13:30

— Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:30

— Hands-On Workshop
- Vestibular Tunneling and Bone Augmentation

- Vestibuloplasty and Soft Tissue Management Techniques

15:30 – 15:45

— Coffee Break

15:45 – 17:00

— Q&A

17:00 – 17:30

— Certificate award.