Fig. 4From: Natural graft tissues and synthetic biomaterials for periodontal and alveolar bone reconstructive applications: a reviewClinical photographs showing Ti-reinforced d-PTFE membrane application. a Full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap reflected and one defect prepared to receive bone graft. b Particulate bone allograft (FDBA) gently packed into the bony defect. c Ti-reinforced d-PTFE membrane being adapted to cover the bone graft material. d Ti-reinforced d-PTFE membrane could be left exposed during the healing period thanks to its occlusive propertiesBack to article page