title: Surgical alternatives in regenerative therapy of the periodontium.
abstract: Surgical alternatives in regenerative therapy are presented, along with an explanation of the author's rationale and indications for treatment. These alternatives are lesion, site, and patient dependent. The techniques are described and illustrated in several cases to support the thesis that a multifaceted approach to regeneration is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Swampscott, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Kramer
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial