Guided Tissue Regeneration

Guided Tissue Regeneration is a surgical technique used to treat bone loss around teeth caused by periodontal disease. As discussed in other sections, periodontal disease leads to chronic bone loss around the roots of our teeth. There are several presentations of bone loss in a periodontal patient. Guided Tissue Regeneration is used to treat what we refer to as intrabony defects.  

 

As you can imagine, it is difficult to grow bone in space and/or around teeth specifically. However, when the bony defect is more vertical in nature, a bone graft can be placed into the defect and allowed to regenerate the lost bone from around that particular tooth. There are multiple techniques to graft intrabony defects. Dr. Richardson will utilize the particular technique that best suits your individual needs.  

 

There are many factors that affect the success of Guided Tissue Regeneration. These factors must be taken into account when selecting the appropriate technique, material, and long term prognosis of each procedure. Following an exam and review of current x-rays, Dr. Richardson will individualize the treatment to best suit your clinical and financial needs.

 

To schedule an appointment with our Eustis periodontal office, click here or call 352-589-1973.