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Healing patterns associated with an Atrisorb barrier in guided tissue regeneration
A M Polson1, G L Southard, R L Dunn
1Atrix Laboratories, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Compendium (Newtown, Pa.)
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) uses membranes to heal periodontal defects. A new biodegradable material, Atrisorb, eliminates the need for a second surgery to remove the membrane after healing.
Area of Science:
- Periodontal medicine
- Biomaterials science
- Regenerative dentistry
Background:
- Current guided tissue regeneration (GTR) techniques utilize synthetic membranes to separate gingival and periodontal tissues.
- These membranes require a second surgical procedure for removal, increasing patient morbidity.
Observation:
- Atrisorb, a novel biodegradable material, is being developed for GTR in Class II furcation defects.
- Unlike traditional membranes, Atrisorb is applied directly over the defect and does not require fixation to the tooth surface.
Findings:
- Atrisorb's biodegradability eliminates the need for a secondary surgical removal procedure.
- A case study is presented to evaluate the efficacy of Atrisorb in treating furcation defects.
Implications:
- Atrisorb offers a potentially less invasive approach to guided tissue regeneration.
- This biodegradable barrier may simplify the GTR procedure and improve patient outcomes for furcation defects.