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Guided Tissue Regeneration

Category: Procedure | Difficulty: Advanced | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

Periodontal regenerative technique using barrier membranes (and sometimes grafts) to direct growth of new bone and periodontal ligament in defects.

Patient-Friendly

Using special membranes and sometimes grafts to help bone and gum attachment regrow around a tooth.

Related Terms

[[barrier membrane; regenerative surgery]]

Notes

Advanced concept; note high patient interest around regeneration

Audience

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