Evaluation of efficacy of non-resorbable membranes compared to resorbable membranes in patients undergoing guided bone regeneration

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Background: Replacement of missing teeth in patients with prolonged edentulism poses a challenge for clinicians. An extended period of edentulism results in severe atrophy of alveolar ridges rendering them unsatisfactory for rehabilitation using an implant-supported prosthesis. To overcome this difficulty, Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) was introduced and constructed upon the principles of Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) procedures. Evidence suggests that GBR has proven to be a predictable treatment modality for treating vertical and horizontal ridge deficiencies. Objective: -RES) membranes compared to resorbable (RES) membranes in patients undergoing GBR. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) assessment was followed based on the Cochrane Handbook for quality assessment. A summary of findings table was used to present the results. However, the evidence must be interpreted with caution due to its 'low quality' GRADE assessment. Clinical implications: -RES membranes in achieving new bone formation.