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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Prior to GTR therapy, an appropriate oral hygiene program will be recommended by
your dental professional. It is essential that you follow this program; otherwise,
GTR therapy has less chance of success and may be ruled out as a treatment option.
Following GTR therapy, your doctor will provide specific instructions for proper
oral hygiene and care of the area under treatment. These may include the following:
- It is important not to disturb the GTR membrane or the tissue that covers it. Your
doctor may ask you to refrain from brushing or flossing the treated area for some
time following the procedure to avoid damage to healing tissues.
- Specific mouthwashes may be recommended to reduce plaque buildup.
- Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to reduce the possibility of a bacterial
infection in the surgical area.
- You will be scheduled for postoperative visits. These appointments are important
as they allow your doctor to evaluate wound healing and professionally clean the
treated area, if necessary.
- If the GTR membrane becomes exposed, or if other problems occur, consult your doctor
for additional instructions.
- Some discomfort should be expected following surgery. This is normal for any form
of periodontal surgery. Since the BioMend® or BioMend Extend
membrane was used, there is no second surgery or additional discomfort.
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