Prof. Christian Mertens

Lecture:

Treatment Concepts for Bone Augmentation Procedures – From Simple ​to Complex Cases

Location:

The Met Hotel, Thessaloniki

Agenda

10:00-12:00 Lecture (part 1)

12:00-13:00 Light lunch

13:00-15:00 Lecture (part2)

15:00-15:30 Q&A session

Treatment Concepts for Bone Augmentation Procedures – From Simple to Complex Cases

Ridge atrophy and ridge defects represent a major clinical challenge in implantology. These conditions can be caused by ​various factors such as resorption following tooth loss, periodontal disease, or trauma, leading to substantial functional and ​aesthetic impairments. This presentation will discuss various bone augmentation techniques for treating ridge atrophy and ​ridge defects.

The choice of an appropriate augmentation procedure should be tailored to the individual patient, considering factors such ​as the severity and morphology of the defect, anatomical conditions, and general medical aspects. Several options are ​available for augmentation. Autologous bone grafts are considered the gold standard due to their high success rate, rapid ​healing, and low complication rate. However, they are more invasive and often require a second surgical site for bone ​harvesting. They represent a promising option for treating alveolar ridge atrophy and defects, especially in more complex ​cases.

This master class will cover the current state of research on hard tissue regeneration, practical treatment algorithms, and ​clinical cases. Additionally, factors influencing decision-making will be discussed to provide participants with a thorough ​understanding of bone augmentation procedures

Curriculum Vitae

Prof. Dr. Christian Mertens is Associate Professor for Oral Surgery in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the University of Heidelberg. He is the head of the Scientific Group Dental Implantology and Bone Augmentation Procedures. As senior physician he practices at the University Clinics’ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a lecturing member of the Heidelberg University faculty. Prof. Mertens has authored numerous articles and lectures nationally and internationally on implant surgery, digital dentistry and bone augmentation procedures. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), a board member of the German Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AGOKI) and active member of numerous implantology societies including the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) and the German Society of Implantology (DGI). He is also the first chairman of the DGI regional association Baden-Württemberg and a member of the editorial board of the renowned journal “Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research” and has been involved in the development and renewal of several scientific guidelines.

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