Simplify GBR: Predictable Outcomes Step-by-Step

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About Course

Build a solid foundation in Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) with this comprehensive step-by-step series. Learn how to classify defects, select and handle membranes, choose appropriate bone graft materials, and implement advanced augmentation strategies. Through practical guidelines, clinical case studies, and hands-on insights, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve predictable, stable, and long-term regenerative results in a variety of patient scenarios.

Course Content

Episode 1: GBR Fundamentals — Ridge Deficiencies & Treatment Approaches
This episode introduces GBR and the use of non-resorbable membranes for managing alveolar ridge deficiencies. Gain an understanding of defect types, treatment planning, and how foundational knowledge sets the stage for predictable bone regeneration.

GBR Fundamentals — Ridge Deficiencies & Treatment Approaches

Episode 2: Advanced GBR Concepts — Bone Defects & Prerequisites for Successful Regeneration
Explore the different types of bone defects — fenestration, dehiscence, intrabony, and extrabony — and their impact on GBR predictability. Learn the essential prerequisites for successful regeneration, including proper implant positioning and management strategies for complex defects beyond the bone envelope.

Episode 3: Clinical Application of Bone Graft Materials
Delve into the classification and use of graft materials — autogenous, allogenic, xenogeneic, and alloplastic. Understand the biological behavior, healing patterns, and clinical indications for each material. Learn to match the graft material with the clinical objective, whether for bone regeneration, volume stability, or combined goals.

Episode 4: Sandwich Bone Augmentation Technique & Resorbable Membranes
Discover the sandwich bone augmentation technique, which combines multiple graft materials under a protective membrane for predictable outcomes. Explore the types, properties, handling techniques, and indications of resorbable membranes, including PRF/PRGF membranes enriched with growth factors to enhance GBR results.

Episode 5: Non-Resorbable Membranes in GBR
Focus on non-resorbable membranes, including n-PTFE and titanium-reinforced variants. Learn their indications, advantages, limitations, and fixation techniques to ensure stability. Clinical examples highlight how proper handling and soft tissue management lead to predictable outcomes, even in challenging cases.

Episode 6: Key Guidelines for Successful GBR
Bring together all concepts with practical guidelines for success: 1. Correct membrane selection 2. Secure fixation with sutures, pins, or screws 3. Tension-free primary closure through flap release, suturing, and frenectomy 4. Complication prevention and post-op protocols 5. Adequate healing periods Following these principles ensures GBR becomes a reliable and predictable technique for implant dentistry.

Episode 7: GBR Case Presentation — Vertical & Horizontal Ridge Augmentation
Transition from theory to practice with a real clinical case demonstrating vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation. See how planning, membrane stabilization, soft tissue management, and proper healing lead to predictable, long-term results, even in severe ridge deficiencies. Techniques like VIP-CT flaps and connective tissue grafts enhance esthetic outcomes.

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Simplify GBR: Predictable Outcomes Step-by-Step

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

GBR Fundamentals — Ridge Deficiencies & Treatment Approaches

Advanced GBR Concepts — Bone Defects & Prerequisites for Successful Regeneration

Clinical Application of Bone Graft Materials

Sandwich Bone Augmentation Technique & Resorbable Membranes

Non-Resorbable Membranes in GBR

Key Guidelines for Successful GBR

GBR Case Presentation

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