What is Guided Tissue Regeneration
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Alternate Names for Guided Tissue Regeneration:
Periodontal surgery soft tissue graft
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Guided Tissue Regeneration Definition
Alternate Names for Guided Tissue Regeneration:
Periodontal surgery soft tissue graft
Definition
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Periodontal disease often refers to bacterial plaque and infections around the gum and tooth root. It can happen around one or several teeth. In some cases, the gum tissue is damaged or shrinks. In its more advanced stages, surgery to create new gum tissue (and even bone growth) can be done. There are several techniques used to encourage new gum growth using donor tissue, man-made material, or tissue from the roof of the patient's mouth.
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