The term is related to the scope / complex of treatment procedures designed to restore (“regenerate”) oral cavity and its surrounding area tissue that’s been lost to disease, trauma or aging process. This relates both to lost tissue anatomy on macro and micro levels, as well as proper functions. The regenerative dentistry as well as regenerative medicine in general is based on natural ability of body cells and tissues to restore themselves under certain conditions
Due to advances in modern science and medicine we now know more and more about the mechanisms behind every tissue in the body to self-repair. Those mechanisms are being investigated further every day as we learn that living cells regeneration is dependent on many factors such as genetics, hormones and environmental influences.
The most common regenerative procedures in nowadays dentistry are listed below. They are often used as part of complex implant, restorative and cosmetic treatment to achieve the best and long lasting results in every case possible;
- Bone grafting
- Gingival (gum) grafting
- Maxillary sinus anatomy modification / grafting (“sinus lift”)
- Connective tissue grafting
- Facial enhancement treatment with some facial fillers and skin regeneration stimulators
The Naples Restorative Dental Practice at Val Daniyar DMD will determine in every case if you need any of those procedures as a part of your implant and restorative treatment and we’ll discuss it with you. Contact us today for an initial consultation! 239-261-8200
