Guided Bone and Tissue Regeneration in Northville
Guided tissue regeneration opened a new era in periodontal disease treatment, saving teeth that were once considered untreatable and headed for extraction.
Request an AppointmentHow Guided Tissue Regeneration Helps
Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that destroys bone around the teeth and implants over time. As it progresses, pockets of degenerated bone develop in the jaw, and these pockets can harbor bacteria and allow infection to keep spreading. Guided tissue regeneration is used to stabilize teeth that would otherwise be at serious risk of loss.
How the Procedure Works
During this minimally invasive surgical procedure, Dr. Zakaria thoroughly cleans the affected pockets, then places a bio-absorbable membrane between the soft tissue and the bone pocket. The membrane doesn’t require removal — it simply blocks the fast-growing soft tissue from filling the space, giving the slower-growing bone the room it needs to regenerate on its own.
What Affects Your Results
Success with this procedure depends significantly on the patient’s commitment to a strict postoperative diet and careful oral hygiene during healing, as covered in more detail on our Post-Operative Instructions page. Dr. Zakaria will evaluate your case and help determine whether guided bone and tissue regeneration is the right option for saving your tooth.
See the Results
Browse Dr. Zakaria’s before-and-after book to see the kind of results achievable with minimally invasive regeneration techniques, or check our Facebook and Instagram pages for more photos.
If a tooth has been labeled untreatable elsewhere, it may still be worth a second opinion. Call (734) 542-9904 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Zakaria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is guided tissue regeneration used for?
It’s used to stabilize and save teeth affected by advanced periodontal disease, where bone pockets have developed around the roots.
How does the membrane used in this procedure work?
The bio-absorbable membrane blocks fast-growing soft tissue from filling the treated area, giving slower-growing bone the time and space it needs to regenerate.
Do I need to have the membrane removed later?
No, the membrane used is bio-absorbable and doesn’t require a separate removal procedure.
Can this procedure really save a tooth that’s supposed to be extracted?
In many cases, yes. Guided tissue regeneration has saved numerous teeth that were previously considered untreatable.
What can I do to improve my chances of success?
Following a strict postoperative diet and maintaining careful oral hygiene during healing significantly affects the outcome of this procedure.
How do I know if I’m a candidate?
Schedule a consultation at (734) 542-9904 so Dr. Zakaria can evaluate the affected tooth and determine if guided bone and tissue regeneration is right for your case.
