Guided Tissue Regeneration: How Modern Periodontics Can Help Save Your Teeth

Losing a tooth due to gum disease or bone loss is not inevitable. Thanks to advancements in periodontal regeneration, modern dentistry can now save teeth that would otherwise be extracted. One of the most effective procedures for this is Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR), a specialized treatment that helps regrow lost bone and gum tissue, restoring support to your teeth.

At Beverly Hills Periodontics & Dental Implant Center, we use cutting-edge regenerative techniques such as GTR, bone grafting, and gum grafting to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible. If you’re experiencing loose teeth, receding gums, or bone loss, these procedures may be the solution you need to restore a healthy, functional smile.

What is Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR)?

Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) is a periodontal surgery that helps rebuild lost bone and gum support around teeth. When gum disease progresses, it can cause bone loss, making teeth loose and unstable. GTR works by placing a biocompatible membrane between the gum and the bone to guide tissue healing and prevent the gum from growing into spaces where new bone should regenerate.

How GTR Works

1. Cleaning & Preparation – The infected tissue is removed, and the area is carefully cleaned to create a foundation for new tissue growth.
2. Barrier Placement – A membrane (barrier) is placed between the bone and gum, allowing slow-growing bone cells to regenerate without interference from the gum.
3. Bone Grafting  – In most cases, a bone graft may be added to provide additional support.
4. Healing & Regrowth – Over the next several months, the area heals as new bone and ligament tissue regenerate, stabilizing the affected tooth.

How Guided Tissue Regeneration Helps Save Teeth

If you’ve been told that tooth extraction is your only option, GTR may be able to save your tooth by restoring lost support. Here’s how:

1. Regenerates Lost Bone and Gum Tissue

• Helps rebuild the foundation around teeth, preventing them from becoming loose.
• Encourages jawbone health to maintain the structure of your face.

2. Prevents Tooth Loss

• By strengthening the bone, GTR can increase tooth stability and longevity.
• Avoids the need for tooth extractions and dental implants.

3. Reduces Periodontal Pocket Depth

• Deep gum pockets are a sign of advanced gum disease.
• GTR helps gums reattach tightly around the teeth, preventing further infection.

5.    Enhances Gum Health and Aesthetics

This procedure can prevent gum disease from further deteriorating and harming the health and esthetics of a beautiful smile:

• Gum disease can do major harm to a healthy and beautiful smile by:
• Shifting and moving teeth
• Causing red and swollen gums
• Bleeding gums
• Create spaces between teeth

Other Advanced Procedures to Help Save Teeth

In addition to Guided Tissue Regeneration, there are other periodontal treatments that can preserve at-risk teeth.

1. Bone Grafting for Bone Loss

In many cases, bone grafting can be combined with GTR to achieve the most optimal result.  A bone graft provides a scaffold for new bone growth, rebuilding strength in the jaw. This treatment is ideal for:

• Stabilizing loose teeth
• Preparing for dental implants
• Rebuilding bone lost due to gum disease

2. Gum Grafting to Treat Receding Gums

When gums recede, they expose the tooth roots, increasing sensitivity and decay risk. Gum grafting can restore healthy gum coverage by taking soft tissue from another area (like the palate) and grafting it over the exposed root. Benefits include:

• Protecting tooth roots from decay
• Preventing further gum recession
• Enhancing the smile’s aesthetics

3. Crown Lengthening for Broken or Decayed Teeth

When a tooth is severely decayed or broken near the gum line, a dental crown may not have enough structure to hold onto. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone to expose more of the tooth, making it restorable instead of extractable.

4. Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing) to Stop Gum Disease

Early-stage gum disease can often be reversed with scaling and root planing (SRP). This deep-cleaning treatment removes plaque and tartar below the gumline, allowing gums to heal and reattach to teeth.

Why Choose Beverly Hills Periodontics & Dental Implant Center?

At Beverly Hills Periodontics & Dental Implant Center, we specialize in regenerative periodontal treatments to help you keep your natural teeth for life.

✅ Expert Periodontists – Our team has decades of experience in advanced bone and gum regeneration techniques.
✅ Cutting-Edge Techniques – We use state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best outcomes.
✅ Personalized Care – We customize every treatment plan to meet your specific needs and oral health goals.
✅ Convenient Location – Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas.

With the right treatment, you can avoid extractions and maintain a strong, healthy smile. If you are experiencing gum recession, bone loss, or loose teeth, we can help restore your oral health and confidence.

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 416 N. Bedford Dr. Suite 209, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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