Discussions on Tissue Regeneration
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Titanium Membrane Exposure: Solutions?
I have placed 3 implants and grafted around the implants with autogenous bone chips and a non-resorbable titanium membrane 3 weeks ago.
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Dense-PTFE Membrane vs. Expanded-PTFE Membrane ?
I am a dental student and I am trying to figure out the difference between a dense-PTFE membrane and a expanded-PTFE membrane. What exactly is the difference?
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PTFE Membrane or Resorbable?
I placed a dental implant in in the #4, 5 area 5-years ago using a 2-stage surgical protocol. The implant was restored with a cement retained PFM.
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Balloon Device for Ridge Augmentation?
I recently became aware of a technique for using a balloon type device for expanding the alveolar ridge area prepatory to tissue expansion procedures. Has anybody used this approach for alveolar ridge augmentation?
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Bone Morphogenic Protein
I have just read about using Bone Morphogenic Protein (rhBMP-2)to grow new bone around dental implant fixtures where bone has been lost after initial placement (Implant Dentistry 2006;15:361).
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Predictability of GBR?
Will I have tissue problems, especially plaque control, and how predictable is GBR after the implant has osseointegrated? How can I be sure that I have a “tension free” flap, which is, I think, is my biggest problem?
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New Barrier Membrane Introduced
An improved Epi-Guide(tm) Barrier membrane is being introduced by
Curasan, recognized innovators in osseoregeneration products, to meet
clinician requests for a more malleable, less rigid
product. This easier-to-handle membrane remains the only bioresorbable
synthetic matrix on the market with a unique three-layer technology to
provide predictable healing.For clinicians, the extra malleability offers excellent handling characteristics. Like the original product, […]
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