The Regeneration Expert

Significantly lower patient morbidity for xenogeneic collagen matrix

Dr. Giulia Cerino | Switzerland

Are xenogeneic matrices valuable alternatives to autologous soft tissue grafts for increasing mucosal thickness, gaining keratinized mucosa width, and reducing patient morbidity? A collaboration between Spanish and US researchers, led by Dr. Jordi Gargallo-Albiol, answered this question with a systematic review and meta-analysis.¹

“Thorough cleaning of the extraction socket is key”

Verena Vermeulen | Switzerland

Dr. Diego Velasquez, USA, has extensive experience with Ridge Preservation. We discussed with him indications, complications and the influence the selected biomaterial has on the treatment outcome.

Enough keratinized tissue even in the long run

Verena Vermeulen | Switzerland

Geistlich Mucograft^® together with an apically repositioned flap can create new keratinized tissue of excellent quality and perfect texture and color match. This has been shown by many studies. What matters most for patients, though, is long-term stability. A group of clinicians led by Carlo Maiorana, Italy, investigated this topic.¹

Research that should influence clinical practice

Dr. Ulpee R. Darbar | United Kingdom

Systematic reviews, despite heterogeneity and standardization issues, can give the clinician a framework from which to assess and plan their patients, temporarily making up for the current lack of randomized controlled trials particularly in the fi eld of dental implantology. This article provides a short overview of key published systematic reviews and their relevance to the clinician.

Strip autograft plus Geistlich Mucograft^® allow the growth of physiologically normal keratinized gingiva

Dr. Giulia Cerino | Switzerland

Biopsies from the combined grafting technique show tissue morphology as well as keratin and collagen expression identical to that of free gingival graft strips.¹

Soft tissue volume augmentation

Dr. Giulia Cerino | Switzerland

Does soft tissue management have an impact on peri-implant health or is it just a questions of esthetics? Our infographic gives insights on this questions.

Facing dehiscence defects in the anterior area

Prof. Shakeel Shahdad | United Kingdom

Soft tissue defects are often encountered prior to implantation, resulting in insufficient attached keratinized mucosa, which, if not corrected, results in less than ideal aesthetic outcomes.

Oral Regeneration Topic

Verena Vermeulen | Switzerland

Scientific radar, expert interview, webinar - all on the same topic. In the Oral Regeneration Topic, which is organized every six months by the Osteology Foundation, you can learn a lot about selected matters.

Keratinized tissue

Verena Vermeulen | Switzerland

Does a band of keratinized tissue effect peri-implant health? Our infographic sheds light on this question.

A less invasive tunneling technique for multiple recession defects

Dr. Sofia Aroca | France

Recession coverage still represents a challenge when it comes to severe defects. But proper technique and material can help guarantee a successful outcome. Discover how.

It’s not only a matter of aesthetics

Ass. Prof. Ignacio Sanz Martin | Spain, Prof. Mariano Sanz | Spain

Sufficient soft tissue volume and keratinized tissue around implants are key for implant success. A clinical update on gold standards and alternatives.

A less invasive technique for greater success

Dr. Yoon Euy Hong | South Korea

Different techniques and biomaterials can be used for recession coverage. When is the coronally advanced flap beneficial, when a tunneling approach?

Using a 3-D collagen matrix for vestibuloplasty

Dr. Christian Schmitt | Germany

No painful graft harvest and very good color and texture match surrounding tissue - these are major advantages when performing a vestibuloplasty with Geistlich Mucograft^®. Now there is long-term data over five years.

Taking the patient’s view into account

Objective treatment outcomes are measurable and comparable. However, it is also worth taking the patient’s subjective measures into account. This is the goal of “patient-reported outcomes.”

Socket Sealing

Ass. Prof. Stefan Fickl | Germany

Should the extraction socket be sealed with a soft-tissue punch graft or with a collagen matrix? The matrix has some advantages over the autologous punch.

Options post tooth extraction

Prof. Ronald E. Jung | Switzerland

Immediate implantation, spontaneous healing or Ridge Preservation – these are the available options after a tooth has been extracted. Which option is the best when?

Essential protection from long-term complications