Product: Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte

CLINICAL CASE

Initial clinical presentation showing the reduced ridge width.
Decortication was performed and the flap was mobilized.
Geistlich Bio‑Gide® Forte was fixed on the lingual aspect, and the defect was filled with Geistlich Bio‑Oss® and vallos® mineralized cortical‑cancellous granules.
The densely packed Geistlich Bio‑Gide® Forte membrane was secured with pins on the buccal aspect.
Primary wound closure was achieved with single interrupted sutures.
Six‑month follow‑up showing successful bone regeneration.

THE SITUATION

Teeth 30* and 31* had been previously extracted without alveolar ridge preservation. The site demonstrated approximately 1–2 mm of residual ridge width. The goal was to restore the site with implants.  

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Disclaimer: These results are not guaranteed; individual outcomes may vary depending on patient circumstances. This information is for informational purposes only and may not reflect Geistlich’s official position, opinion, or recommendation. Treatment decisions are made at the physician’s discretion, based on the unique needs of each patient.

CLINICAL CASE

Initial clinical presentation showing the reduced ridge width.
Decortication is performed and the flap is mobilized.
Fixation of Geistlich Bio‑Gide® Forte using the Sausage Technique™ was initiated on the lingual aspect.
The space beneath the membrane is filled with a 50:50 mixture of Geistlich Bio-Oss® and autologous bone.
The densely packed membrane is secured with pins on the buccal aspect (Sausage Technique™).
3-month follow-up shows visible horizontal bone gain and favorable soft-tissue conditions.
Five month CBCT cross sections showing consistent horizontal ridge augmentation and implant ready bone.
Six‑month re‑entry showing a stable, well‑integrated graft ready for implant placement, with a Geistlich Panorama retractor used to enhance visibility and access.
Six-month occlusal view showing implant placement following successful graft maturation.

THE SITUATION

Tooth 22* required extraction in a 49-year-old female patient. The site demonstrated a Siebert Class III defect with a significant vertical discrepancy. The goal was to restore the site with an implant.  

Disclaimer: Case courtesy of Jasper Wu, DDS, MS (Periodontist) and Andrea Ravida, DDS, MS, PhD (Periodontist) | Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Used with permission. Images are provided for illustrative and educational purposes only. Results are not guaranteed, and individual outcomes may vary depending on patient-specific circumstances and clinical factors. This information is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it necessarily reflect the official position, opinion, or recommendations of Geistlich. Treatment decisions are made at the clinician’s discretion based on the unique needs of each patient.

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CLINICAL CASE

Initial clinical presentation.
Implants are placed at Tooth 7* and Tooth 8* with simultaneous GBR using vallos® mineralized cortical‑cancellous granules.
Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte is positioned over the augmented sites without pins or tacks.
Primary wound closure with horizontal mattress sutures and single interrupted sutures.
Seven days postoperatively, soft tissue healing is progressing well.
At the 3-month review, healing is favorable with no complications.

THE SITUATION

A 64-year-old female patient underwent extraction of Tooth 5*and Tooth 12* with GBR only, and implant placement at Tooth 7 and Tooth 8 with simultaneous buccal GBR.

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Disclaimer: Case images courtesy of a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon (Los Angeles, CA, USA). Used with permission. Images are provided for illustrative and educational purposes only. Results are not guaranteed, and individual outcomes may vary depending on patient-specific circumstances and clinical factors. This information is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it necessarily reflect the official position, opinion, or recommendations of Geistlich. Treatment decisions are made at the clinician’s discretion based on the unique needs of each patient.

CLINICAL CASE

Initial clinical presentation showing a cyst at Tooth 13*.
Following tooth extraction and debridement, probing confirms the absence of the buccal bone wall.
Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte is positioned adjacent to the buccal bone wall.
The defect is grafted using vallos® mineralized cortical-cancellous granules.
Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte is folded over the defect and stabilized.
Following tooth extraction and debridement, probing confirms the absence of the buccal bone wall.

THE SITUATION

Tooth 13* required extraction in a 54-year-old male patient. The buccal bone was absent. Goal was to restore the site with an implant.

* Universal Numbering System

Disclaimer: Case images courtesy of a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon (Los Angeles, CA, USA). Used with permission. Images are provided for illustrative and educational purposes only. Results are not guaranteed, and individual outcomes may vary depending on patient-specific circumstances and clinical factors. This information is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it necessarily reflect the official position, opinion, or recommendations of Geistlich. Treatment decisions are made at the clinician’s discretion based on the unique needs of each patient.