title: Regeneration in periodontics.
abstract: The regeneration of periodontal tissues and the formation of a new attachment apparatus is now feasible in certain situations. This article reviews the techniques and literature on the subject and discusses the extremely important area of case selection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, The London Hospital Medical College, UK.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Needleman
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial