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Regrow What Gum Disease Has Taken with GBR/GTR Therapies
Advanced gum disease does not just damage the tissue you can see, it can also destroy the bone and supporting structures that hold your teeth in place. Guided bone regeneration and guided tissue regeneration, commonly known as GBR and GTR, are procedures at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA that go a step beyond stopping disease progression. Using specialized membranes and grafting material, these treatments create a protected space that encourages your body to regrow lost bone and periodontal tissue, rebuilding support that disease had already taken away.
Ready to rebuild lost support? Contact Long Beach Dental Health at (562) 580-0597 to schedule your consultation today!
What Are GBR/GTR Therapies?
GBR and GTR are regenerative periodontal procedures used to rebuild bone and tissue lost to advanced gum disease. Guided bone regeneration uses a barrier membrane, often paired with grafting material, to protect an area of bone loss and encourage new bone to form. Guided tissue regeneration works similarly, but focuses on regenerating the periodontal ligament and supporting tissue that anchors a tooth in place. Both procedures give your body the space and structure it needs to rebuild what infection has destroyed.
Advantages of GBR/GTR Therapies at Long Beach Dental Health
When you undergo GBR or GTR therapy at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA, you move beyond simply managing gum disease toward actively rebuilding what it has damaged. Some of the key advantages include:
- Regenerates bone lost to periodontal disease
- Rebuilds supporting tissue around affected teeth
- Can help save teeth that might otherwise be lost
- Creates a stronger foundation for long term stability
- May support future dental implant placement
- Addresses defects that surgery alone cannot fully correct
GBR and GTR therapies represent one of the few treatments capable of regrowing what periodontal disease destroys, rather than simply preventing further loss. For patients facing significant bone or tissue damage, that difference can mean saving a tooth that would otherwise be at serious risk.
Signs You May Benefit from GBR/GTR Therapies
GBR and GTR therapies are typically recommended when periodontal disease has caused significant bone or tissue loss around a tooth. If you notice any of the following signs, you may be a good candidate for this treatment:
- X-rays show significant bone loss around one or more teeth
- You have a deep vertical bone defect identified during a periodontal exam
- A tooth with multiple roots shows bone loss between the roots
- A tooth feels at risk of loss due to insufficient supporting structure
- You are planning for a future dental implant and need additional bone
- You have a history of aggressive periodontal disease affecting bone levels
At Long Beach Dental Health, we carefully evaluate patients for GBR and GTR therapies during regular checkups. If you are unsure whether this treatment can help you, reach out to us at your next appointment, and we will determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guided bone regeneration focuses on rebuilding lost bone, while guided tissue regeneration focuses on regrowing the periodontal ligament and supporting tissue around a tooth.