Our teeth are affixed in a place by the combined efforts of gums, bones, and other connective tissues. But in some instances of destructive periodontal diseases, the underlying bone and supportive connective tissue are rapidly destroyed. Traditional treatments for destructive periodontal disease are not capable of restoring the damaged bone and connective tissue support. However, guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is a dental surgical technique that can stimulate significant bone growth in most patients. Periodontal bone regeneration can help increase the height of the bone around the affected tooth to provide more support. Compared to conventional open flap debridement procedures, GTR can improve dental attachments, reduce damaged pocket depth, reduce gingival recession, and boost hard tissue growth around the affected area. Do you want to learn more about dental hygiene? Would you mind reading our blog here? How Does Guided Tissue Regeneration Work For Dental Patients? Guided tissu...
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