title: Regenerative periodontal therapy: 30 years of lessons learned and unlearned.
abstract: In this review, we reflect upon advances and hindrances encountered over the last three decades in the development of strategies for periodontal regeneration. In this soul-searching pursuit we focus on revisiting lessons learned that should guide us in the quest for the reconstruction of the lost periodontium. We also examine beliefs and traditions that should be unlearned so that we can continue to advance the field. This learned/unlearned body of knowledge is consolidated into core principles to help us to develop new therapeutic approaches to benefit our patients and ultimately our society.
authors.forename: Cristiano
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Susin
authors.forename: Ulf M E
authors.initials: UM
authors.lastname: Wikesjö
mesh_terms: D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins