Bone Regeneration
When the bone supporting the roots of the teeth has been destroyed by periodontal disease, a regenerative procedure may be recommended. During this procedure, Dr. Langer folds back the gum tissue and removes the disease-causing bacteria. Membranes, bone grafts or tissue-stimulation proteins can be used to encourage your body's natural ability to regenerate bone and tissue. With a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care, you'll increase the chances of keeping your natural teeth - and decrease the chances of serious health problems associated with periodontal disease.
Dr. Langer has pioneered several regenerative procedures and has published them. A few are the "Early Re-Entry Procedure for Bone Grafts.", and the "Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft" for ridge augmentation and correction of recession defects.
You may view the references for these in the Publications section.
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Before
There is not enough bone to place implants
without a Sinus Bone Graft
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After
Follow up: 21 years after the Sinus Bone Graft and placement of a
non-removable bridge. The patient is 83 years old now.