Zirconia can be considered as an alternative and innovative material suitable for GBR because it has high biocompatibility, together with a scarce tissue integration. Zirconia barriers could be a predictable and alternative barrier material for GBR in terms of (i) biocompatibility, (ii) ease of use and removal, (iii) exposure management, (iv) bone regeneration outcomes.
Patients are systemically medically free according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) considered as ASA I.
Ability to maintain good oral hygiene as evidenced in recall visits.
patients who had a partial or completely edentulous alveolar ridge with apparent 3D defect following teeth loss.
All patients were free from any local or general disease that may interfere with bone healing and had no history of previous grafting procedure at the designated edentulous ridge.
Smoker (> 25 cigarettes/ day).
Patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy
Patients having infection or local lesions in the area of surgery.
Patients with diabetes mellitus or bone diseases which may compromise the results.
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EgyptHams Hamed Abdelrahman
Lead sponsor
Alexandria University
Sponsor institution