Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

REGENERATING THE TEETH ATTACHMENT APPARATUS -WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE STATES ?

Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease that causes destruction of the tooth attachment apparatus .Research has provided evidence that in most situations chronic periodontitis can be treated. Among the varied range of treatment options available only few can be regarded as true regenerative procedure. The most important question facing practitioner in the field of periodontics is whether predictable regeneration of the periodontium is possible or not. And of course the degree of confidence with which the practitioner can tell the patient about the faithful regeneration of the attachment apparatus. As there is little empirical knowledge to suggest the use of current regenerative techniques. This review attempts to provide a good part of evidence currently possessed on regenerative techniques (therapies and materials), concepts and limitations in periodontal regeneration and above all the application of this encourage in day to day clinical practice.
Key words: Periodontal regeneration, Evidence, Periodontitis, Clinical practice.