Appropriate selection of GTR therapy.
The appropriate application of guided tissue regeneration (GTR) therapy demands both diagnostic and technical acumen. This article discusses the presurgical considerations that must be evaluated before surgical entry and treatment. A diagnostic system for the evaluation of maxillary molar furcation involvements also is presented.
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Boston University, USA.
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