Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) in this era plays an essential role in the regeneration of sufficient bone for the success of implant therapy. It is a surgical procedure which makes uses various grafts i.e. autogenous bone grafts, allografts and also membranes which prevent the epithelial migration into the area of interest. Successful Guided Bone Regeneration depends mainly on the following biologic principles i.e. wound closure by primary intention, new blood vessel formation, space formation/ preservation, and strength of both the initial blood clot and implant unit.

Objective: To assess the awareness of guided bone regeneration among dentists.

Material and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was circulated among postgraduate students, dentists of our institute and various dental colleges and private practitioners in the Delhi-NCR region, the sample size chosen was 400. The respondents were asked 16 questions out of which 6 questions were based on their general information and 10 questions were asked to assess their awareness for the Guided Bone Regeneration procedure.

Results: Based on the results of this study, it was seen that the awareness of Guided Bone Regeneration procedures amongst dentists still needs to be updated. The majority of the respondents though having performed the procedure, still lack comprehensive knowledge of guided bone regeneration and were oblivious of the benefits of guided bone regeneration.

Conclusion: Guided Bone Regeneration should be carefully understood and performed in implant cases wherever indicated so as to benefit the community by increasing the success rate of dental implants.

Key Message: Prediction of the regeneration of bone necessitates a high level of manual dexterity, meticulous knowledge of principles of wound healing and indications and contraindications for the procedure. Further understanding, professional training and courses in this subject shall enhance the quality of implant placement and play a pivotal role for a better and consolidated plan for guided bone regeneration.