Learning Objectives:
• Review the history, science, and physiology behind bone grafting and basic biomaterials.
• Discuss the traditional grafting methods for horizontal and vertical ridge deficiencies.
• Present important principles that will allow for more predictable results.
• Demonstrate a decision-making tree for grafting techniques for specific ridge defects.
• Illustrate how to utilize a customized titanium matrix to successfully graft the most difficult vertical bone defects.