Guided Tissue Regeneration

What is Guided Tissue Regeneration?

The goal of periodontal therapy is to restore diseased tissue to a healthy state. In more advanced cases of periodontal disease, a special type of gum surgery may be required to rebuild tissue that has been destroyed. This procedure is called Guided Tissue Regeneration.

The Procedure

The biologic principle is to keep unwanted tissues away from the tooth and allow only desirable tissues to grow in their place. This allows regeneration of lost attachment fibers to occur. A special piece of material is used in this procedure as a barrier. The gums are then put back into place so that they cover the material. At this point the gums are sutured back into position. The healing process is similar to conventional periodontal surgery. Some types of barrier material resorb over time, other types may need to be removed later.