Guided Tissue Regeneration to Save Your Teeth
Periodontal disease can damage more than your gums. It can also weaken the bone supporting your teeth. Guided tissue regeneration is an advanced periodontal treatment designed to encourage new bone and tissue growth, strengthen the foundation of your smile, and help preserve your natural teeth.
The Importance of Healthy Bone Tissue to Dental Health
Advanced periodontal disease doesn’t only affect the gums. It can also cause bone loss in the jaw, increasing the risk of tooth loss. After a tooth is lost, additional bone deterioration may occur, reducing support for the surrounding teeth and potentially placing them at risk.
Fortunately, modern dentistry offers techniques that encourage the regeneration of lost bone and provide additional support for natural teeth and dental implants. One of these techniques is guided tissue regeneration.
Benefits of Guided Tissue Regeneration
When healthy, the bone and gum tissue fit snugly around the roots of our teeth. Guided tissue regeneration helps restore lost bone and rebuild support around the tooth roots, increasing the likelihood that a patient can preserve their natural teeth.
This procedure may involve bone grafting materials, donor tissue, or synthetic materials. A protective membrane may also be placed between the bone and gum tissue to create space for new bone to develop. The treatment is customized based on the location and extent of the damage.
How Can Dr. Smith Help Me?
If you have been struggling with periodontal disease, you may be a candidate for guided tissue regeneration. Dr. Smith can evaluate the health of your gums and supporting bone to determine whether this treatment is appropriate for you.
Call us at (703) 894-4867 or send us an email to schedule an appointment and learn about the best path forward for your dental health.