Guided tissue regeneration: observations from five treated cases.
In this clinical investigation, a biodegradable collagen material was used in membrane and paste form to assess its suitability for use in guided tissue regeneration after surgery. A variety of healing responses in only the soft tissues were noted, ranging from gross necrosis to enhanced healing. The problems and limitations of regeneration procedures are discussed to explain the reasons for the observed healing of the tissues.
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University College and Middlesex School of Dentistry, London WC1E 6JD, England.
D000328:Adult; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000502:physiology; D004846:Epithelial Attachment / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000502:physiology; D012038:Regeneration; D014945:Wound Healing
D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D003094:Collagen