Contributors, 

Preface, 

Acknowledgments,

Introduction by Ole T. Jensen, 


Section I: Introduction

1 Introduction and Bone Augmentation Classification, 

Len Tolstunov

2 Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Jaws, 

Mohamed Sharawy

3 Bone Development and Histiogenesis of the Jaws, 

Mohammed E. Elsalanty

4 Prosthetic Comprehensive Oral Evaluation in Implant Dentistry: A Team Approach, 

Gary A. Morris

5 Orthodontic Implant Site Development, 

Ugo Macca, Agatino Davide Mirabella, and Francesco Amato

6 Radiographic Evaluation of the Alveolar Ridge in Implant Dentistry. CBCT Technology, 

Shikha Rathi and David Hatcher

7 Classification of Alveolar Ridge Defects in Implant Dentistry, 

Patrick Palacci

8 Alveolar Ridge Augmentation: An Algorithmic Approach, 

Alan S. Herford, Katina Nguyen, and Ayleen Rojhani


Section II: Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) with Particulate Bone Grafting in Implant Dentistry

9 The Biology of Particulate Bone Grafting in Implant Dentistry: Regenerative Materials of Choice, 

Richard T. Kao, Mark C. Fagan, and Gregory J. Conte

10 Implant Site Development with Particulate Bone Grafts, 

Gregory J. Conte, Mark C. Fagan, and Richard T. Kao

11 Horizontal Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Titanium Mesh and Particulate Bone Graft for the Treatment of Alveolar Ridge Defects, 

John F. “Eric” Hamrick

12 Management of Complications of Guided Bone Regeneration, 

Mark C. Fagan, Gregory J. Conte, and Richard T. Kao


Section III: Autogenous Block Bone Grafting for Horizontal Alveolar Ridge Deficiency

13 Autologous Intraoral Block Bone Grafting for Augmentation of Severe Atrophic Maxilla: Advantages of Combined Therapy, 

Devorah Schwartz-Arad

14 Autogenous Block Bone Grafting from Extraoral (Distant) Sites for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation: Techniques and Surgical Considerations, 

Erica L. Shook and A. Thomas Indresano

15 Alternative Intraoral Block Bone Grafting Techniques for Horizontal Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry, 

Part A: Localized Alveolar Ridge Augmentation with Block Allograft, 

Joseph A. Leonetti and J. Daulton Keith, Jr.

Part B: Maxillary Tuberosity Block Bone Graft, 

Len Tolstunov


Section IV: Ridge-Split Procedure for Horizontal Augmentation of the Alveolar Ridge in Implant Dentistry

16 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, 

Len Tolstunov

17 Surgical Principles of the Ridge-Split Procedure, 

Len Tolstunov

18 Mandibular Two-Stage Alveolar Ridge-Split Procedure, 

Len Tolstunov

19 Maxillary Single-Stage Alveolar Ridge-Split Procedure, 

Len Tolstunov

20 Advanced Ridge-Split Techniques for an Experienced Practitioner, 

Len Tolstunov

21 Comparison of Ridge-Split and Block Grafting Techniques for Width-Deficient Alveolar Ridges, 

Len Tolstunov

22 Alveolar Crest Spreading System for Horizontal Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry, 

Bruno Ella-Nguema

23 Management of Complications of Ridge-Split Procedure and Conclusion (10 Commandments of Success with Ridge-Split Procedure), 

Len Tolstunov


Section V: Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry

24 Horizontal Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, 

Sami A. Nizam II and Shahid Aziz

25 Horizontal Alveolar Distraction and Periosteal Expansion Osteogenesis, 

Kensuke Yamauchi and Tetsu Takahashi

26 Cortical Bone Repositioning Technique, 

Kensuke Yamauchi and Tetsu Takahashi

27 Horizontal Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis: Complications and Their Management, 

Andrew Yampolsky and Shahid Aziz


Section VI: Soft Tissue Grafting for Implant Site Development

28 Soft Tissue Grafting for Implant Site Development: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Esthetic Evaluation, 

Edgard El Chaar and Sarah Oshman

29 Techniques of Soft Tissue Grafting in Implant Dentistry, 

Edgard El Chaar and Sarah Oshman

30 Management of Complications of Soft Tissue Grafting in Implant Dentistry, 

Edgard El Chaar and Sarah Oshman


Section VII: Tissue Engineering in Implant Dentistry

31 Alveolar Bone Augmentation via In Situ Tissue Engineering, 

Robert E. Marx

32 Growth Factors and Alveolar Bone Augmentation, 

R. Gilbert Triplett, Jay P. Malmquist, and Sterling R. Schow

33 Platelet-Rich Fibrin: Natural and Biologic Blood Concentrate, 

Joseph Choukroun and Alexandre-Amir Aalam

34 Practical Implications of Stem Cell Technology: Functional Tooth Restoration Using Bioengineered Organ Regeneration and Bio-Hybrid Artificial Organ Replacement, 

Masamitsu Oshima and Takashi Tsuji