Why are my teeth at risk?
What can be done
to prevent tooth loss?
What factors need to be considered?
What can I expect from GTR?
What are the steps involved?
What can my doctor do to help?
After treatment
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Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) is a procedure that enables bone and tissue to
regrow around an endangered tooth. This is different from other periodontal therapies
where regrowth of the bone and the tissue is often limited or highly unpredictable.
Conventional therapies may also involve removal of gum tissue to reduce pocket depths. This
can leave a greater portion of your tooth exposed, resulting in a less pleasing
appearance.
In GTR therapy, the gum is surgically separated from the endangered tooth and the
tooth surface is thoroughly cleaned. Infected tissues are removed from the
area. Next, a small piece of material called a GTR membrane is placed against the
tooth. The gum is then sutured back into place, covering the membrane. Within a
few days, the healing process begins.
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