Bone Trauma and Healing: The Role of Biomaterials and Bone Graft Substitutes in Surgical Practice
About This Event
This lecture, delivered by a board-certified periodontal surgeon and biomaterials expert, explores bone trauma, surgical wound healing, and materials that support regeneration. Topics include classes of biomaterials and bone graft substitutes, physicochemical properties (composition, surface characteristics, porosity, particle size, degradation behavior) and their effects on host response and clinical outcomes. The course examines material selection strategies based on healing objectives, trauma severity, and surgical context to improve predictability and long-term success. Presented by Dr. Zeeshan Sheikh; course is a live webinar.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the biological mechanisms underlying bone healing following trauma and surgical intervention
- Review the different types of biomaterials and bone grafts commonly used in clinical bone repair and reconstruction
- Analyze how factors such as material composition, porosity, surface topography, and degradation kinetics affect cellular behavior, tissue integration, and healing outcomes
- Discuss how particle size and distribution contribute to the performance of graft materials and influence the regenerative process
- Explore strategies for selecting and customizing biomaterials to enhance bone healing and optimize patient-specific surgical outcomes
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists, Allied dental professionals
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
2*