Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 321-328, March 2009

Periodontal and Endodontic Regeneration

  • Jill D. Bashutski, MS
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  • Hom-Lay Wang, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Hom-Lay Wang, Professor and Director of Graduate Periodontics, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078.

Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Abstract 

Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is effective in halting tissue and bone destruction and promoting new tissue and bone formation. Although the goal of complete and predictable regeneration still remains elusive, many techniques and materials have been developed that show good clinical and histologic outcomes. The most commonly used materials in GTR include bone replacement grafts from numerous sources, nonresorbable and bioabsorbable membranes, and recently growth hormones/cytokines and other host modulating factors. This article reviews the biologic rationale behind current techniques used for tissue/bone regeneration, reviews the most common materials and techniques, and attempts to explain the factors that influence the outcomes of these therapies.

Key Words: Endodontic, GTR, guided tissue regeneration, periodontal, regeneration

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PII: S0099-2399(08)01112-6

doi:10.1016/j.joen.2008.11.023

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 321-328, March 2009

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