Guided Tissue Regeneration Membrane

Abstract

Periodontal therapy is aimed at achieving restoration of tissues lost due to periodontal disease. The ultimate goal is regeneration of cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. There has been a constant effort to improve predictability by introduction of newer techniques. Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is a promising method to achieve predictable periodontal regeneration. GTR allows and provides space for repopulation of certain cells on denuded root surface to enhance new attachment. One of the limitations of all regenerative procedures is low predictability but selection of cases and operator's skill yields better regeneration. This review discusses the principle, material science and applications of GTR