Guided Tissue Regeneration
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In this surgery, we use collagen or synthetic membrane to cover the exposed root, then the flap is coronally positioned to cover the membrane. This surgery is used in highly esthetic areas (like CTG and AlloDerm)
New attachment (new bone, cementum and periodontal ligament) with this technique is more than CTG and AlloDerm
The increase in attached gingiva is more in CTG than GTR or AlloDerm
The surgical technique is as follows:
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Recession in maxillary left canine |
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Flap is reflected and the recipient site is prepared |
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AlloDerm is trimmed to fit the recipient site |
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The membrane is sutured in place |
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The flap is coronally positioned to cover the membrane |
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After 8 weeks of healing |
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After 8 weeks of healing |
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Second surgery to remove the membrane |
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The membrane after removal |
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Notice full coverage of the root by newly formed tissue |
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