Your mouth starts to change when your teeth go missing for a long time. As a tooth is no longer attached to the jaw tissues, the jawbone begins to resorb and melt away. The resorbing process occurs so fast that a patient can lose 25 % of their ridge width within a year of losing teeth. With time, the shape of your face can change. Even the ability to hold dental implants gets compromised. People with such a condition often undergo guided bone and tissue regeneration in Plymouth or near their homes.
Importance of tissue regeneration-
Tissue regeneration is performed to promote the growth of jawbone tissue. As a result, it can provide a stable and strong support system for implants. This procedure was invented in the eighties and has been studied for many decades with different technologies. In addition to providing benefits to dental implants, guided tissue regeneration is usually done to strengthen sockets where teeth have been lost recently. In addition, it helps bolster bone tissue damaged by cysts, tumors, or impacted teeth. This procedure is also used to support the growth of ligaments, connective tissue, and other dental structures. Those having a congenital dental disorder or any other disease affecting the strength of oral tissue or the surrounding bone can also consider this procedure.
How does guided bone regeneration work?
Guided bone regeneration in Plymouth involves encouraging the bone to grow. Barriers are then placed around the gum tissue or teeth to direct the bone growth. After the gum pockets are cleaned, a bio absorbable membrane is put between the bone and gum tissue. Then, tissue-stimulating proteins, space holders, or bone grafts are placed over the membranes to achieve desired results. With time, the membrane helps tissue to grow in the desired shape. Then, it gets absorbed slowly into the body.
After the procedure of guided bone and tissue regeneration in Plymouth, the body starts responding by forming a blood clot within the graft. This will release growth hormones that support the healing process. With time, this clot gets absorbed into the body and leads to a healthy vascular system that can create a weave of bone tissue resulting in a good structural base. It takes 3-4 months to complete the healing process.
