Barrier Membranes in Regenerative Dentistry - by Mehrdad Lotfazar (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Barrier Membranes in Regenerative Dentistry: From Concepts to Clinical Applications and Bioengineering is the first comprehensive book dedicated to the science, technology, and clinical practice of barrier membranes in regenerative periodontal and implant therapy. Bridging foundational biology with state-of-the-art innovations, this authoritative volume traces the historical evolution of barrier membranes, examines their material and biological properties, and explores their therapeutic applications in guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and guided bone regeneration (GBR). Structured as both a scholarly reference and a practical clinical guide, the book spans the continuum of membrane technologies--from early passive barriers to today's bioenhanced, gene-activated, and tissue-engineered platforms. Each chapter integrates scientific principles with real-world surgical application, supported by more than 500 clinical and scientific illustrations and over 1,000 peer-reviewed references. Concise summary boxes, clinical implications, and key conclusions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning and support evidence-based decision-making. Unique features include comprehensive coverage of both degradable and non-degradable membranes, comparative analysis of material classes, and forward-looking perspectives on biofunctional and personalized regenerative approaches. Authored by a clinician-scientist with over three decades of expertise in implant and regenerative dentistry, and featuring a foreword by Dr. Homa H. Zadeh, a global authority in regenerative periodontology, this volume establishes itself as the definitive resource in the field. Essential for periodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, implantologists, postgraduate students, and biomaterials researchers, this book fills a long-standing gap by delivering the depth, rigor, and clinical integration necessary to advance practice and research in regenerative dentistry.