Periodontal Surgery
Guided Tissue Regeneration in San Fernando, CA
Rebuilding the bone and tissue lost to advanced gum disease.
Advanced gum disease can destroy the bone and tissue that hold your teeth in place. Guided tissue regeneration helps rebuild these supportive structures, giving your body a chance to heal and hold on to your natural teeth. At San Fernando Dental Care, this specialized procedure is an important tool in treating serious periodontal disease. GTR is frequently combined with a bone graft and pocket reduction surgery to rebuild support around the teeth.
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What Is Guided Tissue Regeneration?
Guided tissue regeneration, or GTR, is a procedure that helps rebuild the bone and connective tissue destroyed by gum disease. A special barrier membrane is placed between the gum and the bone, which keeps fast-growing gum tissue from filling the space and gives the slower-growing bone and ligament room to regenerate. The result is a stronger foundation that can help save teeth once at risk of being lost.
Who Benefits
Who Can Benefit From GTR?
Guided tissue regeneration is used for more advanced periodontal cases. It may be recommended if you have:
- Significant bone loss around one or more teeth.
- Deep periodontal pockets that have not responded to cleaning.
- Loose teeth from weakened support.
- A desire to save a tooth that might otherwise be lost.
The Process
How Regeneration Works
Evaluation
We assess the bone loss and confirm GTR is the right treatment.
Comfort First
The area is numbed so you stay comfortable during the procedure.
Membrane Placement
A barrier is placed to guide the bone and tissue as they regrow.
Healing
New bone and tissue form over the following months, restoring support.
Long-Term Health
Protecting Your Smile
Guided tissue regeneration works best as part of a broader plan to control gum disease. Combined with thorough cleanings and good home care, it helps rebuild lost support and gives your teeth a better long-term outlook. We will guide you through recovery and ongoing maintenance to protect your results.
Fighting Advanced Gum Disease?
If gum disease has damaged the support around your teeth in San Fernando, we can help. Book online or reach out to our team, and let San Fernando Dental Care help you rebuild and protect your smile.
Questions & Answers
Guided Tissue Regeneration FAQ
What is guided tissue regeneration?
GTR is a periodontal procedure that uses a barrier membrane to help rebuild bone and tissue lost to gum disease, strengthening the support around a tooth.
How does the barrier membrane work?
The membrane keeps fast-growing gum tissue out of the healing space so the slower-growing bone and ligament have room to regenerate properly.
Does the procedure hurt?
The area is numbed beforehand, so you stay comfortable during treatment. Mild soreness afterward is normal and manageable with simple care.
Who is a candidate for GTR?
GTR is best for patients with more advanced gum disease and specific patterns of bone loss. We evaluate whether it is right for your situation.
How long does healing take?
Initial healing takes a couple of weeks, but bone and tissue continue to regenerate over several months to restore support.
Can GTR save a loose tooth?
By rebuilding lost support, GTR can improve the outlook for a tooth weakened by gum disease, often helping you keep it longer.
Will I need other gum disease treatment too?
Usually, yes. GTR works best alongside deep cleanings and ongoing periodontal maintenance to keep gum disease under control.
How do I get started?
Book online or reach out to our team. We will assess the health of your gums and bone and let you know whether GTR can help save your teeth.
