What is Guided Tissue Regeneration?

Guided Tissue Regeneration is a procedure aimed at repairing (regenerating) bone that has been lost usually to periodontal (gum) disease. When bone loss occurs in a very specific way, bone particles can be placed into the bone defect and a small, resorbable membrane used to cover the bone and block the gums from re-entering the defect. With time, the bone particles mature and promote growth of your own bone and the membrane breaks down and resorbs. The new bone matures and strengthens the involved tooth.

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