Abstract: ] Alveolar bone is the foundation of dentology. The reparation and regeneration of alveolar bone defects have strong relationship with sub-disciplines including implant dentistry, orthodontics, periodontology and prosthodontics. Therefore, the effective methods of repairing and reconstructing alveolar bone have important clinical significance and great social benefits. With the development of guide bone regeneration (GBR) technique and advent of alveolar bone regeneration based on stability centered concept, an entirely new bone augmentation approach based on Tent-Peg technique developed rapidly and was validated in clinical practices. The technique is characterized by low technique sensitivity, simple operation procedure, short operation time and low costs. Furthermore, alveolar bone regeneration based on this technique can be achieved with just artificial biomaterials instead of autogenous bone grafts. In conjunction with its advantages, Tent-Peg technique is increasingly favored and valued by patients and clinicians. However, clinicians still face many difficulties achieving effectively clinical application of this technique, including standard operation practice, right position of the Tent-Peg, proper orientation of the pegs and right order of placing GBR membrane and Tent-Peg. Our team established standard operation practice of Tent-Peg technique for alveolar bone regeneration based on clinical practice. We hope that this article will provide a reference and basis for clinicians when applying this technique for alveolar bone regeneration, popularize the clinical application of this technique and finally offer practical help to patients suffering from alveolar bone defects.

Key words: Tent-Peg technique, Alveolar bone defects, Guide bone regeneration, Reparation and regeneration, Standard operational practices