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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This is how GTR works: the GTR membrane serves as a barrier that separates fast-growing
gum tissue from the newly cleaned surface of the tooth root. This enables slower-growing
fibers and bone cells to migrate into the protected area.
Because you and your doctor have chosen to use an absorbable Type I collagen membrane
from Zimmer Dental, a second removal surgery is unnecessary. BioMend®
membrane will absorb within 8 weeks and BioMend Extend will completely
absorb within 18 weeks following surgery.
Collagen is a natural material that has been used for many years in medical products.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the animal kingdom. BioMend
membrane is made of bovine Achilles tendon, one of the purest sources of Type I
collagen available.
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