NZACD Dunedin Study Group Meeting

Critical size defects are defined as wounds in soft tissue and bone that will not heal completely during the patient's lifetime. Various factors, including the patient's size, concentration of growth factors, duration of the defect, and the presence of infection, can significantly influence the healing process. The management of critical size defects typically requires surgical interventions, such as autologous bone grafting, guided bone regeneration, xenografts, and the use of biologically active materials.

Learning outcomes

1. Understanding the characteristics of critical-sized defects. 2. Comprehension of wound healing processes, including the differences between repair and regeneration. 3. Familiarity with the various biomaterials and their matrices. 4. Awareness of the available biologically active materials and their applications. 5. Understanding the fundamentals of mucogingival surgeries and their clinical indications. 6. Knowledge of both non-surgical and surgical strategies for the management of peri-implantitis. 7. Familiarity with techniques for effective alveolar ridge management.

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