This elaborately illustrated book takes a fresh look at alveolar bone reconstruction, positing that the vitality of the gingiva-alveolus-implant complex is more important than simple implant longevity. With the use of osteoperiosteal flaps, the surgeon manipulates available bone to recover what is missing in a very specific way: endosteally. This relatively closed wound approach seems to spontaneously activate the epigenetic signal within the gingivoalveolar complex, and the augmentation develops in a manner analogous to primordial growth. Soft tissue generally follows suit, and implant therapy can commence, creating a functional gingiva-alveolus-implant matrix. Once mastered, bone flaps can almost entirely eliminate the need for block grafting or guided bone regeneration. The culmination of many years of clinical research, this volume presents procedures for various osteoperiosteal flaps. It is intended for the private practitioner who must use techniques that work consistently, minimize morbidity, and are simple and relatively quick to perform. The osteoperiosteal flap, in its various permutations, fulfills these criteria beautifully.

"Ole T. Jensen, DDS, MSPrivate PracticeOral and Maxillofacial SurgeryGreenwood Village, Colorado"

"1. Biologic Basis 2. Classification of Bone Augmentation 3. Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis 4. Supraperiosteal Transport Distraction Osteogenesis 5. Rapid Alveolar Expansion of Osteoperiosteal Flaps 6. Book Bone Flap 7. Island Flap 8. Internal Alveolar Split Bone Graft 9. Sandwich Osteotomy Bone Graft in Anterior Maxilla 10. Sandwich Osteotomy with Socket Bone Graft 11. Sandwich Osteotomy Bone Graft in Anterior Mandible 12. Smile Osteotomy 13. Sinus Graft with Osteoperiosteal Flaps 14. Maxillary Alveolar Split Horseshoe Osteotomy 15. Sinus Floor Intrusion 16. Stereolithography 17. Esthetically Driven Prosthetic Management 18. Recombinant Protein Application 19. Implant Repositioning in the Esthetic Zone 20. Tissue-Engineered Injectable Bone 21. De Novo Tooth Engineering"