Adjunctive Bone Therapies: When GBR is Not Enough Paulo Zupelari – DDS, MS, PhD
Join us on June 23rd, 2026
Description:
This lecture will explore advanced approaches for alveolar bone reconstruction and site development in preparation for future implant rehabilitation. Aside the classic GBR, and the complex ridge reconstructions with flaps, there are various procedures that can enhance implant site development and complex alveolar defects improving the predictability of implant placement in compromised sites.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1) Recognize clinical situations in which conventional GBR may be insufficient for predictable alveolar reconstruction.
2) Compare indications, advantages, limitations, and surgical considerations of adjunctive bone reconstruction techniques, including reinforced membranes, block grafts, tenting approaches, and split-crest procedures.
3) Apply evidence-based decision-making principles to select appropriate reconstructive strategies for implant site development and complex alveolar defects.
Paulo Zupelari – DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. Paulo Zupelari, DDS, MS, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he serves as Clinic Director and Director of Predoctoral Oral Surgery. Originally trained in Brazil, he earned DDS, MS, and PhD degrees and completed specialty certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery prior to completing his 2-year advanced fellowship training in TMJ and Orthognathic Surgery at the University of Michigan. His clinical practice and academic work focus on alveolar bone reconstruction, implant therapy, orthognathic and temporomandibular joint surgery, and contemporary surgical education. Dr. Zupelari is actively engaged in teaching, mentorship, and research, with contributions that include peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, funded investigations, and invited presentations across the United States and internationally. He is dedicated to advancing oral and maxillofacial surgery through innovation, education, and evidence-based patient care.
Dr. Zupelari has indicated she has no relevant financial information to disclose.
Relevant literature for further information:
Yu SH, Wang HL. An Updated Decision Tree for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: A Narrative Review. Periodontology / Implant Dentistry review (2022) PMID: 35472110 DOI: 10.11607/prd.5031
Abu-Mostafa NA et al. The Outcomes of Vertical Alveolar Bone Augmentation by Guided Bone Regeneration with Titanium Mesh: A Systematic Review. J Contemp Dent Pract (2022) PMID: 37125527 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3444
Aloy-Prósper A et al. Intraoral Onlay Block Bone Grafts versus Cortical Tenting Technique on Alveolar Ridge Augmentations: A Systematic Review. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal (2022) PMID available through PubMed / PMC article DOI: 10.4317/medoral.25169
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