Ueli Grunder, DMD
Bone Augmentation in the Esthetic Area: A Technique-Sensitive Procedure
Lecture up to 0.75 hour
Implants | AGD Subject Code 690
In the esthetic zone, insufficient bone can either prevent implant placement altogether or significantly compromise esthetic outcomes. Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) has emerged as a reliable and effective technique for addressing these deficiencies.
This lecture outlines the principles of GBR and highlights the importance of proper technique and material selection. When applied correctly, this method can yield predictable and long-lasting results—even in challenging clinical scenarios. Attendees will gain an understanding of the key steps involved in successful bone augmentation for optimized implant placement and esthetics.
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the most important steps for optimal bone augmentation, even in challenging situations.
- Evaluate the selection and application of materials used in Guided Bone Regeneration for predictable long-term outcomes.
Dr Grunder is a consultant and advisor for Thommen Medical.
Dr Ueli Grunder received his DMD degree from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, in 1982. He completed his postgraduate education in advanced fixed prosthodontics at the same institution.
He is a recognized specialist in fixed prosthodontics by the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry (SSRD) and in implantology by the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology (SGI). Since 1989, Dr Grunder has maintained a private practice in Zollikon-Zurich, focused on implant and prosthetic dentistry.
An accomplished author and international lecturer, Dr Grunder has published numerous papers on the surgical and prosthetic aspects of implant dentistry. His book Implants in the Esthetic Zone, published by Quintessence in 2015, has been translated into 11 languages.
Dr Grunder is a past president of both the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology (SSOI) and the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), as well as the founding president of the Alliance for Implant Dentistry Foundation (AID). He has received multiple professional awards and is an honorary member of the Swiss Society of Implantology.
