Guided Tissue Regeneration Near You
When gum disease is not properly addressed, it can lead to bone loss in your jawbone and around your teeth. Bone loss can heighten your risk of tooth loss drastically because, without the support of your surrounding bone, your teeth can loosen and become prone to tooth decay. When you lose a tooth, bone loss will occur in your jawbone as your body resorbs the bone. This can make your experience wearing dentures challenging and uncomfortable. Thankfully, guided tissue regeneration (GTR) may stop bone loss and help regrow bone that was previously lost.
Generally, GTR involves using membrane barriers to direct the growth of new bone and gingival tissue. With that said, in some cases, bone taken from other parts of your body may be required. The bone harvested may be your own or can be found in tissue banks or using synthetic materials. The objective of GTR is to provide stimulation to your body to grow new bone or reserve room for the bone to regenerate into.
Benefits of Guided Tissue Regeneration Near You
- Aids your body to generate lost bone
- Increases your oral health
- Prevents oral health complications
- Improves the fit of dentures
- Increases your candidacy for dental implants
Looking for guided tissue regeneration near you? We offer guided tissue regeneration in Los Angeles, CA 90025. Schedule an appointment to learn more!