What is controlled bone regeneration?
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a technique used in dentistry to rebuild part of the bone in the jaw, if necessary, before implants and adapt to other dental equipment. This technique encourages new bones to replace the area of damage in the jaw and can be used together with the regeneration of a guide (GTR) to restore soft tissue in the patient's mouth. The technology and practice behind these techniques are subject to constant improvement, and clinical studies are also used to explore the possibility of using these techniques in other areas of the body.
Chronic dental disease and tooth loss often lead to a loss of hard tissue in the jaw. People with missing teeth can experience resorption where part of the jaw dissolves. Other patients may have infections and inflammation to eat and break it into the bone of the jaw, causing parts of the jaw to disappear over time. This can cause unsightly disfigurement except for the patient to be unpleasant and onimize the assembly of implants and other appliances. MembraneThe wound does not allow the passage of soft tissues such as epithelial cells, allowing hard tissue to evolve under the membrane without interference or intrusion. The new bone fills the hole in the jaw over time and the dentist can take another step in the implant procedure.
Soft tissue tends to fill much faster than bones, which makes the use of a membrane critical, otherwise the gap in the bone is filled with a new rubber growth. The membrane may be resorbed in some procedures that gradually melt as the new bone grows, or may be permanent, requires that the further procedure to pull it out as soon as the patient's jaw is sufficiently rebuilt. The bone regeneration process can be monitored by regular physical tests and X -rays to control bone growth.
It takes time to grow spare bones. While waiting, the patient may have a temporary dental device for wear but may experience some discomfort and maybe Mus willet to eat a modified diet. Once controlled bone regeneration is completed, the next time may be needed to adapt the jaw properly. The physician can provide an estimate of how long the bone regeneration process will last from the beginning to the end during the patient's initial meeting to help the patients plan ahead.