Ridge and sinus augmentation are crucial for successful dental implants, with about 50 percent of patients needing bone grafting before or during the procedure. However, 30 percent of these grafts may require additional intervention due to inadequate grafting, failed osseointegration or continued bone resorption. In 2021, approximately 2.2 million bone graft procedures were performed globally, with an annual growth rate of 13 percent. This session will introduce innovative techniques such as periosteal stretching for passive primary closure, endoscopy-mediated sinus augmentation for complex cases and a novel unfrozen cellular allograft for ridge augmentation. Spanning a decade of cases, the session will highlight bone graft healing sequences, the impact of growth factors and a case series ranging from single-site to complex full-arch bone reconstructions.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Apply an evidence-based approach to clinical cases for selecting the appropriate materials based on specific defects.
Explore innovative techniques, materials and devices to enhance outcomes and predictability.
Achieve consistent and predictable results in both simple and complex cases, minimizing the need for additional bone grafting procedures.
