Using a dense PTFE membrane without primary closure to achieve bone and tissue regeneration.
The most common types of barrier membranes used for bone or tissue regeneration are made of expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) or resorbable materials, such as collagen. Both the e-PTFE and resorbable membranes require primary soft tissue coverage. This article explores the use of a dense-polytetrafluoroethylene (d-PTFE) membrane, which does not require primary soft tissue coverage. The advantages of d-PTFE in contrast to the other more commonly used types of barrier membranes and the clinical significance of these advantages for implant surgical and restorative treatment are discussed.
Barber
H Dexter
HD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Temple University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA. dexsurg@msn.com
Lignelli
John
J
Smith
Brian M
BM
Bartee
Barry K
BK
D001641:Bicuspid; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene
D015921:Dental Implants; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene