title: Reconstruction of bone on facial surfaces: a series of case reports.
abstract: To rebuild the damaged periodontium to its original form, it would be ideal not only to cover the denuded root surfaces with soft tissue, but also to reconstruct the cortical plate. This paper presents four cases in which osseous grafts and guided tissue regeneration, along with root surface conditioning, were used to encourage growth of new facial bone. Some degree of success was achieved in each case.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: McGuire
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D012534:Dental Scaling; D005260:Female; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D016745:Root Planing; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013752:Tetracycline