Regenerative therapy
When the bone supporting your teeth has been lost, it often leaves "craters" or larger defects within the bone. A regenerative procedure can help reverse some of this damage by growing back some of the lost bone and tissue, hence regenerative therapy.
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Eliminating existing bacteria and regenerating bone and tissue helps to reduce pocket depth and repair damage that's caused by the progression of periodontal disease. With a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance, you can increase your chances of keeping your natural teeth - and decrease the chance of serious health issues that are associated with periodontal disease.
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* Regenerative therapy may also be recommended alongside osseous surgery. These two procedures can be done at the same time.
What happens during a regenerative therapy procedure?
During this procedure, Dr. Nagatomo folds back the gum tissue and removes disease-causing bacteria. Collagen membranes (filters), bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can then be used to encourage your body's natural ability to regenerate bone and tissue. Particles of bone grafts are placed into the bony craters/defects in order to "fill" the defect back to its original form.