The principle of guided bone regeneration (GBR), or the use of barrier membranes for the regeneration of bone defects, has significantly impacted implant dentistry in the past five years. This book analyzes the current status of GBR - from its biologic basis to its clinical application in implant dentistry.The first four chapters present the original experimental studies, detail the biology of bone regeneration, and describe the criteria for membrane design. They set the stage for the clinical chapters, which deal with specific indications and describe the criteria for patient selection, the step-by-step surgical procedures, and aspects of postoperative treatment. Emphasis is given to incision techniques and flap design; the handling, placement, and stabilization of barrier membranes; the combination of membranes with autogenous bone grafts as a membrane supporting device and osteoconductive scaffold; as well as aspects of wound closure.Written by the best qualified authors from biologic, histologic, and surgical points of view, this book will aid in the predictable and successful treatment of implant patients with local alveolar bone deficiencies. Read Less