Guided Tissue Regeneration: A Review

The objective of tis sue replacement is to recreate or regenerate the loss or damaged structure and to mimic as closely as possible the original form and function. The grafting material should be biocompatible to the host receiving the graft at the hard and soft tissue interfaces [1]. The host tissue has a potential for damage and rejection of the graft. The clinician must determine the objective of the grafting material and the procedure for its application. The result will be determined by the classification of material used and the technique of the procedure. Regeneration is classified into guided bone regeneration (GBR) or guided tissue regeneration (GTR). Guided bone regeneration refers to an edentulous area, whereas Guided tissue regeneration refers to the regeneration of bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum around teeth. This article deals with the concept of Guided bone regeneration (GBR) and its applications.