ABC’s of GBR and Ridge Augmentation

Ridge resorption and atrophy are a natural process of bone remodeling following tooth loss, and improper grafting techniques can lead to even further bone loss or implant failure. In this course, you will learn about biomaterial selection, handling techniques, and membrane options that will improve your skills in socket preservation, vertical onlay bone grafting, and ridge expansion in simulated surgical situations using cadaver specimens.

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2024 DATES
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$4,995 / 16 CE CREDITS

• Understand the principles of guided bone regeneration (GBR) and ridge augmentation, with a focus on their application using cadaver specimens to simulate clinical scenarios.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment of patients requiring GBR and ridge augmentation procedures, including proper case selection and evaluation of bone defect morphology, through hands-on experience with cadaver specimens.

• Master the techniques of GBR and ridge augmentation using cadaver specimens, including the selection and manipulation of biomaterials, membranes, and scaffolds to predictably regenerate bone volume and morphology.

• Develop skills in pre-operative planning for GBR and ridge augmentation procedures using cadaver specimens, including radiographic interpretation, virtual treatment planning, and soft tissue management strategies tailored to individual patient needs.

• Learn the principles of membrane selection, stabilization, and tension-free closure techniques through practical application on cadaver specimens to optimize surgical outcomes.

• Identify potential complications associated with GBR and ridge augmentation procedures and develop strategies for their prevention and management, with a focus on hands-on troubleshooting using cadaver specimens.

• Gain practical experience in bone grafting techniques using various cadaveric bone graft materials, including autogenous, allogeneic, xenogeneic, and synthetic options, to augment ridge defects and support implant placement.

• Explore advanced techniques in GBR and ridge augmentation, such as socket preservation, socket expansion, and vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation, through hands-on exercises with cadaver specimens.

• Acquire proficiency in post-operative care and follow-up protocols for patients undergoing GBR and ridge augmentation procedures, including monitoring bone healing and implant osseointegration, through practical demonstrations on cadaver specimens.

• Enhance interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with other dental specialists, including periodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists, through interactive case discussions and collaborative hands-on exercises using cadaver specimens to achieve comprehensive treatment outcomes for patients requiring GBR and ridge augmentation procedures.