Clinical case

Resorbable magnesium membranes and fixation screws for GBR in delayed implant placement

Dr. Marko Blašković

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of tooth 12 (FDI notation system) revealed bone deficiency in both horizontal and vertical directions. A complete mucoperiosteal flap was raised and the site intended for augmentation was exposed. cerabone® and a small amount of locally harvested autogenous bone were mixed together and used to augment the defect. NOVAMag® membrane was used to separate the defect site from the overlying soft tissue. The membrane was secured to prevent slippage using resorbable NOVAMag® fixation screws. To achieve an optimal soft tissue profile, mucoderm® was also placed over the membrane. The clinical outcome after 3 months was satisfactory, with the labial and oral mucosas being close together, and soft tissue seen to be regenerated. After a total of 5 months of healing, CBCTs show bony healing in vertical and vestibulo-ral dimensions.