title: Regenerative therapy. The future of periodontics.
abstract: The role of periodontics in dentistry is changing subtly from primarily resective procedures to regenerative techniques that are becoming increasingly more predictable. The periodontal focus is shifting to regeneration of the attachment apparatus, guided bone regeneration and more desirable implant placement. However, certain techniques and materials may not be as predictable as others and therein lies the predicament for the practicing clinician.
authors.affiliation: St. Clares Hospital, Schenectady, USA.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Breault
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D001861:Bone Regeneration; D015921:Dental Implants; D005544:Forecasting; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000628:therapy; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010517:Periodontics / Q000639:trends
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants