All You Ever Needed to Know About Guided Bone Regeneration by Dr. Giacomo Tarquini

This course provides a comprehensive overview of bone regeneration procedures in implant dentistry, focusing on techniques aimed at restoring alveolar ridge dimensions and regenerating peri-implant bone to support implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitation. Participants will explore various hard tissue augmentation techniques including guided bone regeneration (GBR), onlay grafting, distraction osteogenesis and ridge splitting. Despite decades of application, there are still knowledge gaps regarding the impact of factors like implant surface/design, biomaterials and patient-related variables on outcomes. Through a detailed examination of biologic rationale, clinical protocols, diagnostic pathways, prognostic factors and risk analysis, participants will gain clarity on successful GBR implementation for different grades of bone defects. The course offers a step-by-step approach to surgical procedures with abundant visual aids, including clinical images and videos. Emphasis is placed on selecting appropriate barrier membranes, bone substitutes, and regenerative materials based on defect characteristics and biomaterial properties. The discussion also delves into the clinical potential, limitations and comparative efficacy of GBR versus other surgical techniques, drawing on both personal experience and recent scientific evidence to inform clinical practice.