Teeth that have infra-bony or vertical bone defects due to gum disease can be treated using GTR. This procedure involves the removal of scar tissue in the infra-bony defect and the thorough debridement of the root surface.

The vertical bony defect is filled with either bovine derived bone or a synthetic inorganic material which is biocompatible. The bone or bone substitute is then covered with a membrane which is either animal derived collagen or a synthetic biocompatible material.The membrane prevents the gum tissue from invading the space which has been filled with the animal derived bone or synthetic material.

The materials used for GTR have a substantiated track record with no reports of disease transmission to a patient anywhere in the world.

A healing period of six months is required and during that time bone is laid down resulting in a reduction in periodontal probing depths. The tooth is evaluated clinically and radiographically after that healing period.

The objective of GTR is to prevent gum recession and to improve the long term prognosis for the tooth.

Regenerative Surgery using Emdogain

Teeth which have an infra-bony or vertical bone defect due to gum disease can be treated with Emdogain. Emdogain is made from porcine derived amelogenins which have a substantiated track record with no reports of disease transmission to a patient anywhere in the world. The Emdogain is applied to the thoroughly debrided root surface after the scar tissue associated with the bony defect has been removed.

Emdogain helps to regenerate bone, periodontal ligament and cementum. There is a healing period of six months before the tooth can be evaluated clinically and radiographically to establish the outcome of surgery.

The objective of regenerative surgery using Emdogain is to prevent gum recession and improve the long term prognosis for the tooth.