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Vertical bone growth is very challenging, both biologically and technically. A recent meta-analysis by Urban et al¹ found that, regardless of the technique, about 4.5 mm of vertical bone gain was achieved in the included studies. However, complications occur least frequently when the guided bone regeneration (GBR) technique is used. The results of this study indicate the advantage of using GBR. The technical challenge of GBR is discussed extensively in this book, while the biologic challenge that may play a role in limiting vertical bone gain is discussed in this chapter. Based on the author’s experience, the amount of vertical bone gain is not limited by biology, but more by the clinician’s abilities.

The biologic background of vertical bone gain was investigated by the author in preclinical settings.