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1Dr Larry F Wolff, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Division of Periodontology, MT 17-164, 515 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis MN 55455, USA. wolff001@tc.umn.edu
International Dental Journal
|July 2, 2005
Summary
Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) effectively halts periodontal disease progression, with similar results from various GTR materials. Success depends on proper technique and patient adherence to oral hygiene and maintenance care.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Regenerative Dentistry
- Biomaterials in Dentistry
Background:
- Progressive periodontal disease leads to the destruction of the tooth attachment apparatus.
- Regenerative techniques aim to restore lost periodontal structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence on Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) techniques and materials.
- To assess GTR's efficacy in various clinical scenarios.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Evaluation of clinical and histological documentation.
Main Results:
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) and osseous grafting are well-documented for periodontal regeneration.
- Both non-resorbable and bioabsorbable GTR materials yield comparable clinical outcomes.
Conclusions:
- GTR is clinically effective for infrabony defects, recession, alveolar bone preservation, and some furcation defects.
- GTR success is technique-sensitive and influenced by oral hygiene, professional maintenance, and smoking.