Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) uses membranes to separate gingival tissues from bone and periodontal ligament during healing. This allows periodontal ligament cells, which aid regeneration, to repopulate the area without interference from epithelial cells. GTR has been shown to reduce pocket depths and improve attachment levels in controlled studies. Both resorbable and non-resorbable membranes have been developed and are placed surgically with flap closure to regenerate lost periodontal tissues.
Presentation by Shrutiba Gohil with guidance from doctors. Content overview includes definitions, indications, contraindications, procedure, and conclusion.
GTR prevents epithelial migration via barriers, encouraging periodontal regeneration by isolating cells and promoting healing.
Melcher's 1976 theory explains root surface repopulation by epithelial, gingival, bone, and periodontal ligament cells.
GTR is indicated for Class 2 furcation and infra bony defects, recession defects, and alveolar ridge augmentation.
GTR is contraindicated in cases of compromised flap vascularity, severe defects, horizontal defects, and flap perforations.
Ideal membranes should be biocompatible, non-toxic, easy to handle, sterilizable, rigid, and cost-effective.
Gottlow's classification includes first (non-resorbable), second (resorbable) and third generation membranes (with growth factors).
Describes non-resorbable membranes' unique microstructures and configurations, showing efficacy in clinical studies.
Bioresorbable membranes provide initial healing barriers and are slowly resorbed as healing progresses.
Step-by-step procedure for membrane placement including flap raising, defect debridement, and suture techniques.
Postoperative care includes mouthwash use, antibiotic therapy, patient monitoring, and complication management.
Concludes that GTR is effective for connective tissue attachment in specific periodontal defects.
What is guidedtissue regeneration?
The method for prevention of epithelial migration
along the cemental wall of the pocket and
maintaining space for clot stabilization is a
technique called guided tissue regeneration
( GTR ).
GTR consists of placing barriers of different
types ( membranes ) to cover the bone &
periodontal ligament, thus temporarily separating
them from gingival epithelium and connective
tissue.
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This Method isderieved from the Classic
Studies Of Nyman, Lindhe, Karring, & Gottlow
and is based on the assumption that only the
periodontal ligament cells have the potential for
regeneration of attachment apparatus of the
tooth.
Excluding the epithelium and the gingival
connective tissue from the root surface during
the post surgical healing phase not only
prevents epithelial migration into the wound but
also favors repopulation of the area by the cells
from the periodontal ligament and the bone.
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Type specific arearepopulation theory
Melcher in 1976 gave this theory.
It stated that the curetted root surface may be
repopulated by
1) epithelial cells.
2) gingival connective tissue cells.
3) bone cells.
4) periodontal ligament cells.
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Indications
Class 2 furcation.
Infrabony defect.
Recession defect.
To restore PDL attachment in narrow 2 or 3 walled
infra bony defect.
Alveolar ridge augmentation.
Repair of apicocetomy defect.
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Contraindications
In cases whereflap vascularity will be
compromised.
Very severe defect minimal remaining
periodontium.
Horizontal defects.
In cases of flap perforation.
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Ideal properties
It shouldbe bio compatible & or allow tissue
regeneration.
It should be non toxic and non cariogenic.
It should be chemically inert.
It should be able of being sterilized.
It should be easy to handle during surgery.
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It should besufficiently rigid so as to maintain a
space between it and the root surface.
It should be supplied in different design to suit
the specific clinic situation.
It should be easily stored & should have a long
shelf life.
It should be easily retrievable in case of
complication.
It should be cost effective.
Non bioresorbable membrane
ItIs biocompatible porous material possessing two
unique microstructure.
One is the open microstructure of its collar which is
designed to retard or inhibit the apical proliferation
of epithelium through contact inhibition.
The other is occlusive membrane which acts as a
barrier to the gingival connective tissue & underlying
root surface.
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Different shapes andsizes of expanded PTFEa
membranes are available.
The use of polytetraflouroethylene membranes has
been tested in controlled clinical studies in
mandibular molar furcations and has shown
statistically significant decreases in pocket depths
and in improvement in attachment levels after 6
months but bone level measurements have been
inconclusive.
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Non bioresorbable membranesare
available in four configuration
Wrap around.
Interproximal.
Single tooth wide.
Single tooth narrow.
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Bioresorbable membrane
Composed ofploylactic acid bonded with a citric
acid ester.
It is designed to provide initial barrier function
during the early stages of healing ( minimum of
6 week ) & during later stages, the barrier is
slowly resorbed and replaced by the periodontal
tissue underlying root surface.
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Procedure for placementof the
membrane
Raise the mucoperiosteal flap with vertical
incisions,extending a minimum of two teeth
anteriorly and one tooth distally to the tooth being
treated.
Debride the osseous defect & thoroughly plane the
roots.
Trim the membrane to the approximate size of the
area being treated. The apical border of the material
should extend 3 to 4 mm apical to the margin of the
defect & laterally 2 to 3 mm beyond the defect.
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The occlusal borderof the membrane should be
placed 2 mm apical to the cementoenamel
junction.
Suture the membrane tightly around the tooth
with a sling suture.
Suture the flap back in its original position or
slightly coronal to it, using independent sutures
interdentally and in the vertical incisions.
The flap should cover the membrane completely.
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Postoperative considerations
Peridox mouthwashshould be given for 10 days
and if the material becomes exodontia, Peridox
should be used untill removal.
Antibiotic coverage (7 to 10 days)
Tetracycline 250 mg q.i.d.
Doxycycline 100 mg b.i.d.
Use of periodontal dressing is optional.
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Flossing at thetreatment site is to be avoided while
material is in place.
The patient should be seen biweekly if there is no
exposure & weekly if exposure is present.
Do not attempt to cover the previously exposed
material.
The material should be removed immediately if any
complication develops.
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CONCLUSION
Guided tissue regenerationas a procedure
attempt regeneration through differential tissue
responses.
It concluded that GTR was not an experimental
procedure & that is showed predictability for
connective tissue attachment in infra bony defect
& in grade 2 furcation involvement.