Clinical and Histologic Assessment of Lateral Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using a Synthetic Long‐Term Bioabsorbable Membrane and an Allograft

Abstract

Our findings suggest that the LT PGA/TMC barrier membrane, used in conjunction with an allograft, provides lateral alveolar ridge augmentation comparable to that achieved with other materials without the necessity for bone-graft harvesting or a second procedure to remove the barrier membrane.

Bilayer Poly(Lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Nano-Hydroxyapatite Membrane with Barrier Function and Osteogenesis Promotion for Guided Bone Regeneration

“…GBR technology is commonly used for bone regeneration therapy, in which a membrane plays a vital role that can provide a secluded space around the bone defect for osteoblast migration and growth without the interference of fibroblast or epithelial cells [9,10]. Previous studies focused on the single layer membrane using in GBR therapy [37].…”

“…GBR technology is commonly used in dentistry and bone field. The basic principle of GBR involves the placement of mechanical barriers to protect blood clots and to isolate the bone defect from the surrounding connective tissue, thus providing bone-forming cells with access to a secluded space intended for bone regeneration [8,9,10,11]. According to this principle, GBR membranes would play a vital role in bone repair.…”

Preparation and characterization of chitosan/β-GP membranes for guided bone regeneration

“…However, non-resorbable membranes, such as titanium and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE), have limitations; they require a second surgical procedure and have a higher risk of exposure. Clinically, such non-resorbable membranes have largely been replaced by bioabsorbable membranes that simplify the surgical procedure [4][5][6] .…”

Advanced Alveolar Bone Resorption Treated With Implants, Guided Bone Regeneration, and Synthetic Grafting: A Case Report

“…These are bone augmentation methods with a wide clinical application using titanium-reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene membrane (GORE-TEX; W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Flagstaff, AZ) and bone grafting materials such as autogenous bone and DFDBA [15][16][17][18][19][20][21] Tinti et al 18 reported that 7-mm vertical alveolar bone augmentation was achieved using autogenous bone and membranes.…”

“…11,[21][22][23][24][25][26] Among these activation agents, titanium micromesh is considered particularly effective for retaining the bone grafting material shape in extensive bone augmentation sites because of its firm retention property and low risk of postoperative complications, such as mucosal dehiscence. 27 This article describes a continuous implant treatment, introducing newly mixed bone grafting materials, considering the different timing of bone resorption and bone augmentation using titanium micromesh for a severe bone resorption case.…”