Decision Trees For Horizontal & Vertical Bone Augmentation
With Craig Misch, DDS, MDS
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About this course
Bone augmentation is often required to place an adequate number of dental implants in ideal positions for prosthetic support. In addition, adequate bone volume is needed to maintain long term peri-implant health. There are various techniques that are available for bone augmentation including guided bone regeneration, block bone grafting, mesh grafting, ridge expansion, interpositional grafting and distraction osteogenesis. Graft materials include autogenous bone, allografts and xenografts. In addition there are adjunctive materials such as platelet concentrates, growth factors, membranes, tacks and screws. Although the use of autogenous bone is still a mainstay in our surgical techniques, growth factors may be considered as an alternative. This presentation will guide clinicians using an evidence based decision tree for bone augmentation in preparation for implant rehabilitation.
What you’ll learn
Discuss alternative methods to manage sites with reduced bone volume
Review materials that may be used for bone augmentation
Review case presentations following the bone augmentation decision tree
Craig Misch, DDS, MDS
Dr. Misch trained in prosthodontics, oral implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He is board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral implantology/implant dentistry, and practices as a dual specialist in Sarasota, Florida.
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What is included?
2 hours of recorded course content, with three months of online access through VISTA’s Teachable learning platform.
How do I earn CE credit?
View the course content and successfully complete the course examination to earn 2 CE credits.
Where will I watch the course?
Register through Teachable and sign in to your VISTA course account to access the recordings.