抄録
In recent years, tissue regeneration has been performed using an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) membrane. On the other hand, the association between periodontal diseases and occlusion has not been completely clarified. I performed guided tissue regeneration (GTR) using an e-PTFE membrane after occlusal adjustment in a patient with bone resorption probably due to guidance by the first premolar during lateral movements and obtained the following results.
1. The periodontal tissue is closely associated with occlusion, and occlusal trauma appears to be closely involved in the destruction of the periodontal tissue.
2. When the GTR method is used for regeneration of the destroyed periodontal tissue, adequate examination of occlusion is important.
