Advanced Periodontal Care
Regenerative Periodontal Therapy
What Is Regenerative Therapy?
Regenerative periodontal therapy is designed to restore structures that periodontal disease has destroyed — bone, periodontal ligament, and supporting gum tissue. Rather than only controlling disease, regeneration aims to rebuild lost support around teeth so they can be kept longer.
Depending on the defect, treatment uses advanced surgical and biologic techniques to stimulate the body's natural ability to regenerate. We carefully evaluate whether a tooth is a candidate for regeneration versus extraction and implant replacement, and prioritize saving natural teeth when the prognosis allows.
Techniques we may use
Regeneration is tailored to the defect, often combining more than one of these approaches.
Bone grafting materials
Bone or bone-substitute material is placed into the defect to scaffold new bone growth.
Guided tissue regeneration
A barrier membrane keeps faster-growing gum tissue out of the defect so bone and ligament can rebuild.
Growth factors & biologics
Biologic proteins are used to stimulate the body's natural regenerative response.
Who it's for
- Vertical (angular) bone defects around a tooth
- Deep, isolated periodontal defects
- Advanced localized periodontitis
- Teeth with a guarded but salvageable prognosis
What to expect
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Assessment & planning
Imaging and a periodontal exam define the shape and severity of the defect and whether regeneration is predictable.
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The procedure
The area is cleaned and the defect is treated with the appropriate biologic and grafting materials under local anesthesia.
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Guided healing
A barrier membrane or biologic agents may be used to direct new bone and tissue growth.
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Maturation
The site rebuilds over the following months while we monitor healing.
Recovery & aftercare
Mild swelling and soreness for a few days are typical and managed with standard pain relief. You'll receive specific instructions on gentle cleaning and diet to protect the site while it heals.
Regenerated support matures gradually; follow-up visits confirm progress and the long-term plan.
Common questions
- Can all bone loss be regenerated?
- No. Regeneration depends on the shape, location, and severity of the bone loss — some defects respond predictably, others do not.
- Is this better than an implant?
- It depends on the tooth's prognosis. When a tooth can be predictably saved, regeneration is often preferred; when it can't, an implant may be the better long-term choice.
Talk to a specialist about regenerative periodontal therapy
Whether you're a patient considering treatment or a dentist referring a case, we'll evaluate, plan, and coordinate care from diagnosis through follow-up.
Sources
This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for a professional evaluation. Diagnosis and treatment should always be determined by a qualified dental professional based on your individual condition.