Innovative Solutions in Bone Grafting: Ensuring Predictable Outcomes in Dental Implants

Ridge and sinus augmentation are crucial for successful dental implants, with about 50 percent of patients needing bone grafting before or during the procedure. However, 30 percent of these grafts may require additional intervention due to inadequate grafting, failed osseointegration or continued bone resorption. In 2021, approximately 2.2 million bone graft procedures were performed globally, with an annual growth rate of 13 percent. This session will introduce innovative techniques such as periosteal stretching for passive primary closure, endoscopy-mediated sinus augmentation for complex cases and a novel unfrozen cellular allograft for ridge augmentation. Spanning a decade of cases, the session will highlight bone graft healing sequences, the impact of growth factors and a case series ranging from single-site to complex full-arch bone reconstructions.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Apply an evidence-based approach to clinical cases for selecting the appropriate materials based on specific defects. 
2. Explore innovative techniques, materials and devices to enhance outcomes and predictability. 
3. Achieve consistent and predictable results in both simple and complex cases, minimizing the need for additional bone grafting procedures.

Pooria Fallah, DDS
Periodontist
Modern Perioimplant
Dallas, Texas
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: September 15, 2025
Expiration Date: September 15, 2028
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.75 hour(s)
Method of participation: Self-Study

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ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.75 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.