Guided Bone Regeneration and Connective Tissue Graft With Implant Placement in Critical Bone Defect Ridge: A 10-Year...

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Alveolar bone and soft tissue are critical for successful dental implant outcomes.
• Tooth loss can lead to periodontal tissue defects, complicating implant placement and aesthetics.
• Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a key technique for bone reconstruction in implantology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a clinical case of single dental implant placement using GBR.
• To evaluate the efficacy of GBR with bovine xenogeneic bone graft and connective tissue graft.
• To assess the long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes of the procedure.

Main Methods:

• A single dental implant was placed using guided bone regeneration (GBR).
• Bovine xenogeneic bone graft and a connective tissue graft were utilized.
• A tunneling technique was employed for soft tissue management.

Main Results:

• The procedure resulted in satisfactory functional and aesthetic restoration for the patient.
• GBR successfully addressed bone resorption in a critical area.
• Improved peri-implant tissue maintenance was observed over a 10-year follow-up period.

Conclusions:

• Guided bone regeneration with bovine bone graft and connective tissue grafting is an effective treatment for bone defects in implantology.
• This approach successfully restores both function and aesthetics in dental implant rehabilitation.
• The technique demonstrates long-term success and improved prognosis for peri-implant tissues.