Guided Tissue Regeneration
Improve Your Oral Health with Guided Tissue Regeneration
Taking care of your oral health is vital for your overall well-being. When you’re faced with periodontal disease, it can impact your oral health and quality of life. However, advancements in dentistry have paved the way for effective solutions like Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR).
At Worthington Periodontal Specialists, we utilize these advancements in regenerative dentistry to restore oral health and support long-term function. Dr. TJ Miller offers Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) as part of our periodontal therapy in Worthington, OH, helping patients preserve their natural teeth and prepare for dental implants.
What is Guided Tissue Regeneration (GRT)?
GTR is a regenerative procedure designed to encourage the body’s natural ability to repair periodontal defects. When periodontal disease leads to bone loss, this treatment helps restore the alveolar ridge and create a stable foundation for teeth and implants. Using a biocompatible barrier membrane prevents unwanted tissue from invading the healing site, allowing osteoblasts and connective tissue to regenerate correctly.
How Guided Tissue Regeneration Works
Guided Tissue Regeneration helps stimulate the body’s natural healing process by directing the growth of new bone and soft tissue in areas affected by periodontal disease or bone loss.
Over time, the body naturally regenerates missing structures, improving periodontal health and supporting future restorations like dental implants.
Placement of a Barrier Membrane
A barrier membrane is placed over the affected area to protect and guide new bone and soft tissue growth.
Preventing Unwanted Tissue Growth
The membrane prevents fast-growing epithelium from filling the defect, allowing slower-growing osteoblasts to form new bone.
Enhancing Healing with Grafts
In some cases, bone grafts or collagen membranes may improve healing and promote proper function.
How You Can Benefit From GTR
GTR offers several advantages for patients experiencing periodontal disease and bone loss:
Restores lost bone and soft tissue
Helps rebuild the foundation for natural teeth and implants.
Encourages proper healing
Supports the body’s ability to regenerate periodontal structures.
Preserves teeth and prevents further damage
Stabilizes compromised teeth affected by periodontal disease.
Enhances implant success
Provides a stronger foundation for future implant placement.
What to Expect During Treatment at Worthington Periodontal Specialists
At our dental office, a GTR procedure typically involves the following steps:
- Dr. Miller administers local anesthesia for comfort.
- The defect site is carefully prepared, removing harmful bacteria and damaged tissue.
- A biocompatible barrier membrane gets placed to guide new bone growth and tissue attachment.
- You may have stitches to secure the site and allow for proper healing.
Over the following months, the body naturally rebuilds lost structures, restoring periodontal health.
Restore Your Oral Health with Advanced Regenerative Procedures
At Worthington Periodontal Specialists, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge regenerative procedures like Guided Tissue Regeneration to help our patients achieve lasting oral health. If you have periodontal defects, gum disease, or periodontitis or need a stronger foundation for dental implants, contact our Worthington, OH, team to explore your treatment options. Call our office at 614-885-5525 to Schedule an Appointment.