The “Sling” Technique for Horizontal Guided Bone Regeneration: A Retrospective Case Series

The aim of this retrospective case series was to present a new technique, called the “sling technique”, for massive horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation through innovative use an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) membrane reduce risk biological complications related exposure. Materials and Methods: Eligible patients implant rehabilitation with bone defect were enrolled in our study. All treated GBR approach, technique” (ST), which consisted covering vestibular side stretched e-PTFE membrane. This technique allowed amplification surface as long compression immobilization underlying graft material remained (1:1 autologous bovine xenograft). placed far from surgical incision mucosa avoid infective complications. Pre- post-regenerative surgery CBCT scans used assess tissue gain amount after GBR. Results: A total 10 (4 females, 6 males; age range: 45–60 years old) study 33 implants regenerated bone. An average 4 mm achieved using ST. No exposures or registered during post-operative healing period. After 24-month follow-up, 100% survival rate observed without hard soft dehiscence. Conclusion: positioned gave satisfactory results augmentation. Considering small sample, further confirmations larger studies are needed.