Guided Bone & Tissue Regeneration
Gum disease has traditionally been treated by eliminating the gum pockets by trimming away the infected gum tissue and by re-contouring the uneven bone tissue. Although this is still an effective way of treating gum disease, new and more sophisticated procedures are used routinely today. One of these advancements is guided bone regeneration, also referred to as guided tissue regeneration. This procedure is used to stabilize endangered teeth or to prepare the jaw for dental implants.
As periodontal disease progresses, pockets of degenerated bone develop in the jaw. These pockets can promote the growth of bacteria and the spread of infection. To address these pockets, Drs. Abron or Dr. Miller may recommend tissue regeneration. During this surgical procedure, the pockets are cleaned thoroughly, and a membrane is installed between the soft tissue and the pocket in the bone. Some of these membranes are bio-absorbable and some require removal. The membrane covers the pocket so that fast-growing soft tissue is blocked, and slower-growing bone can begin to grow, or “regenerate” itself.
As periodontal disease progresses, pockets of degenerated bone develop in the jaw
Why Choose Dr. Abron
- 3-years of specialty training and education beyond the standard four years of dental school in the placement of dental implants and handling more challenging, severe and complex dental implant cases.
- A periodontist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease.
- Specializes in saving natural teeth through a wide range of advanced procedures to rebuild healthy gum tissues that surround and support your teeth and implants or reverse bone loss in the jaw.
- Is an expert in treatment of oral inflammation and familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.

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