Discussions on Regenerative Products

What is the optimal method for preserving bone following extraction where an implant is to be placed?

I am going to do a cortico-cancellous block graft in the anterior mandible. Is complete decortications of the recipient site absolutely necessary?

I attended a course on implant site development where several lecturers from Europe recommend particulate or autograft mixed with particulate grafts stabilized with metal screws and covered with a titanium or Teflon/titanium supported membrane.

I have read about PRP and PRGF and have attended lectures on the subject. It seems like the literature establishes a strong case for the benefits of using these in bone grafts to enhance regeneration and healing.

There is a bewildering array of different materials available for bone grafting procedures. How do you choose which bone graft material to use?

I was wondering if I would decrease my chance for post-operative infection if I mix an antibiotic with the bone graft material?

We have good evidence that Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Morphogenic Proteins (BMP) can significantly enhance osteogenesis. Should these become standard of care?

Can I place the implant and then pack the Puros around it?

I re-entered the site and placed two implants. The block graft cracked. I filled the fractured areas with Bio-Oss and covered it with a membrane.

I have an implant case which involved ridge splitting, implant placement, guided bone regeneration using Bio-Oss (Osteohealth) and Epiguide membrane (Riemser) in the left posterior mandible area (35-37).

I know this seems like a silly question but is it possible to have an allergic reaction to Bio-Oss or Bio-Gide (Gestlich)?

I sent a dental implant patient over to my oral surgeon to find out if he could have a bone graft on his maxillary alveolar ridges to increase bone height, width and volume.

Should I expect my periodontist or oral surgeon to use BMP or PRP or any of the new bioactive materials to promote osseointegration?

Does anyone have experience with Grafton Flex, a demineralized bone fiber product?

Does any one have any first hand experience either good or bad with Algipore?