Fig. 1.

The magnesium barrier membrane (NOVAMag® membrane, botiss biomaterials GmbH, Germany) and its insertion protocol. a) The magnesium membrane. b) Before placement of the membrane, the defect sites is prepared for augmentation and filled with an appropriate bone augmentation material. c) The membrane is cut to shape using a pair of scissors (NOVAMag® scissors). d) The membrane is then bent to fit the defect site contours. e) The membrane is fixated from both the buccal and palatial/lingual sides. f) The mucoperiosteal flap is sutured closed over the membrane for closed wound healing.