Periodontal Associates offers bone regeneration in Framingham and Newton, MA. Contact us to learn more about the bone grafting procedure and to schedule an appointment.
Since the early 1990′s, Dr. Feuerman and Dr. Castellucci have been able to predictably regenerate bone around natural teeth and on edentulous jaw ridges in association with dental implants placement. Bone grafting surgery regenerates jaw bone and surrounding tissue. This bone graft procedure is often performed to protect your existing healthy teeth and the gum tissue that keep them in place from bacterial plaque. In gum disease treatment, the gingival tissue is folded back to remove the disease-causing bacteria. Membranes, bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can be used to encourage the body’s natural ability to regenerate gum tissue reversing bone loss. These periodontal procedures help prevent tooth loss and maintain healthy jawbone structure.
Biologic Principles of Treatment
The concept of treatment is simple. A biocompatible membrane, placed between the gum and bone tissue, acts as a barrier. This barrier prevents downgrowth of the gum into the underlying bone as it heals. Typically, a bone graft is placed into the underlying bony irregularities, under the membrane, to help the body grow new bone. This guided tissue regeneration process promotes bone growth and improves bone density in the treated area. The grafting material may include bone material from various sources or synthetic material, depending on the specific bone structure needs. Some membranes are made of collagen-based materials which are designed to dissolve away, or resorb, after several weeks of healing have passed. Other membranes are made of materials such as Teflon, which also has several medical applications. These membranes are non-resorbable, and must be removed at a later date. Dr. Feuerman and Dr. Castellucci will use their surgical expertise and judgment to determine which membrane is best for your specific needs, whether following tooth extraction, for dental implants preparation, or sinus lift procedures in the upper jaw.
Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF)
Periodontal Associates is the first office in Massachusetts, and one of the first offices in the USA, to use PRGF. Plasma Rich in Growth Factors is used to enhance and maximize bone regeneration, as well as healing from a variety of surgical procedures. It is well known that there are many naturally occurring blood proteins which serve to speed up and maximize wound healing. PRGF is created in our office by taking a small amount of the patient’s own blood and centrifuging it according to a precise protocol. The growth factors are concentrated and PRGF is mixed with graft materials, or used by itself, to promote faster healing for patients! Please feel free to discuss PRGF with one of our doctors.