title: Use of a resin-ionomer in guided tissue regeneration: case reports.
abstract: The cases presented in this report illustrate: (1) the potential for a fluoride-releasing resin-ionomer (Geristore) to be used as a sealant between an e-PTFE membrane (Gore-Tex) and tooth structure during a guided tissue regeneration, and (2) the potential for a resin-ionomer to function as a barrier in guided tissue regeneration. In the first case, the e-PTFE membrane was trimmed to only cover the area to be treated prior to its placement over the lesion. The resin-ionomer was mixed following manufacturers specifications, placed on four corners of the pre-trimmed membrane and luted into place. In the second case, the resin-ionomer alone was placed over the lesion, teased off the lesion with a curette while in a semi-set state, and luted into place with freshly mixed material after it set completely. These cases provide preliminary clinical evidence that a resin-ionomer may be used subgingivally for guided tissue regeneration.
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY 10010, USA.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Abitbol
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Santi
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Scherer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000601:surgery*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; C074933:Geristore; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D005459:Fluorides