Regenerative Procedures
Regenerative Therapy with Bio-Oss® and Bio-Gide®
Regeneration refers to the complete restoration of lost structures. In the case of periodontitis treatment, for example, this is not always possible; however, modern regenerative materials can fill bone defects up to a certain size, or stimulate the fibres and cells of the periodontal apparatus to regenerate.
Regenerative Procedures
Only scientifically proven, high-quality materials are used here, delivering a very good, predictable treatment outcome in the appropriate cases. Over time, the materials are fully resorbed and completely replaced by the patient’s own regenerated tissue. This means no further surgical procedure is needed to remove the material.
Regenerative Therapy with Bio-Oss® and Bio-Gide®
Bio-Oss® and Bio-Gide®, both products from Geistlich, have a long track record of success in regenerative therapy. A membrane, Bio-Gide®, is placed over the bone substitute material Bio-Oss®. Bone regeneration then takes place undisturbed within 3–6 months.
These measures are also necessary when a tooth can no longer be saved and is to be replaced with an implant. Bone-building regenerative procedures are particularly necessary after a tooth extraction, since the remaining tissue tends to collapse in both hard and soft structures. This would dramatically worsen the anatomical conditions, and with them the basic requirements for aesthetic and functional dental restorations. Through a surgical procedure limited to the extremely careful extraction of the non-salvageable tooth and filling of the resulting defect, the continuity of the jaw, along with its hard and soft tissue, can be preserved.
Regenerative Therapy with Bio-Oss® and Bio-Gide® — Continued
This method, known in dentistry as socket preservation, is generally advisable even when “only” a bridge — rather than a later implant — is planned. During the regeneration and healing phase, you will promptly be offered suitable temporary dental solutions. Since tissue maturation takes time, a degree of patience is required here. It is best to wait with the definitive restoration until the conditions are close to perfect. Once the restoration is finally fitted, it should represent a perfect functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of the natural conditions. Rushing to get a restoration is not advisable here and will, in any case, lead to a far worse result.
Regenerative Therapy with an Enamel Matrix Protein (Emdogain®)
In classical periodontology as well as plastic periodontal surgery, the adjuvant clinical use of enamel matrix proteins is considered safe, even with repeated application. Treatments with enamel matrix proteins show both improved regeneration and healing processes, as well as a greater reduction in periodontal pocket depth, with a firm attachment of the periodontal apparatus to the root surface. The naturally guided regeneration achieved with Emdogain® from Straumann helps save and preserve your teeth.
Your practitioner will plan a regenerative therapy specifically tailored to you, together with you.
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