Jovana Shushak

Guided bone regeneration - The impact of biomaterials on bone regenerative outcome
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is often required to obtain sufficient bone quantity during dental implantation. Key factors for GBR include cells, a scaffold, mechanical stability, signalling molecules and blood supply. Barrier membranes and bone substitute materials are essential components of GBR treatment. Bone substitute materials with different origin and composition can be utilized. Different local factors and systemic conditions are related to the outcome of GBR treatment.
In this lecture, the foundation of theoretical knowledge of GBR will be explained. Application of grafting materials through various examples from clinical practice will be presented.

Learning objectives:
To understand the biological background of osseous formation and factors that can influence it.
To see examples of clinical application of different grafting materials in alveolar bone reconstruction as part of implant therapy.

Dr. Jovana Shushak DDM, MSc, PhD.

Dr. Jovana Shushak, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Science in Dental Medicine Field of Prosthodontics, Specialist in Periodontology, PhD in Periodontology and Oral Medicine. Participant in Numerous International Projects, Trainings and Courses, ITI member. Co-president of the organizing board of BASS 2023. Deputy Councilor of the BaSS Council. President of the Commission for International Cooperation of the Dental Chamber of North Macedonia.
Active participant, Lecturer and Organizer of a Large Number of International Congresses and Symposiums. Author and Coauthor of Several Professional and Scientific Papers in the Field of Oral Surgery, Periodontology and Implantology Published in National and International Journals.