The idea for this book was conceived at a critical time for humanity, during the lockdown following the Covid 19 pandemic. An international group of fellow clinicians set out to create a book to analyze all aspects of a common problem in implant dentistry: the loss of one or more teeth, and the subsequent physiologic resorption of both hard and soft tissue. Defects resulting from tooth loss can be treated in several different ways, with similar but different surgical techniques, materials, and methods. GBR is an approach that has been around for over 30 years, during which time we have learnt its pros and cons. Understanding how to select the optimal GBR technique ensures reduced risks for patients and clinicians alike. This book is intended to be a "recipe manual" for how to help build better bone, and includes varied protocols representing the state of the art in modern dentistry, without commercial bias. The book is also enriched by 14 videos that provide detailed explanations of the techniques adopted, and each chapter illustrates expert recommendations for optimizing the techniques presented.
Roberto Rossi
Dr. Rossi graduated in dentistry magna cum laude at the University of Genova. Started his career as a periodontist at Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in 1989, he specialized in Periodontology in 1991 and received the Master of Science in Dentistry in Periodontology in 1992. He has been a visiting professor at Genova, Padova, Pisa, Chieti, and Napoli universities. From 2000 to date he has been a professor at the Master of II degree in Periodontology at the University of Roma Sapienza. He is a certified member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SidP) an international member of the American Academy of Periodontolgy (AAP) an active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED), active member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD), affiliate of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). Funding member and vice president of the Bone Biomaterials and Beyond Academy (2017-2021). Author and co-author of many articles on peer reviewed journals, co-author of the book "Bone Biomaterials and Beyond" where he was responsible for the chapter on periodontal regeneration. Dr. Rossi has a private practice in Genova and Casale Monferrato where he practices periodontics and implantology along with esthetic dentistry.
implantology oral surgery implant dentistry hard tissue soft tissue tooth loss surgical techniques surgical materials surgical methods GBR GBR technique bone wound healing soft tissue defects socket management