Abstract
Guided tissue regeneration with Gore-Tex tissue augmentation material (GTAM) can be applied to such osseous defects as those which occur around endosseous implants for formation of new bone. This could result in more predictable regeneration or expansion of the patient's remaining bone.
This report describes endosseous implant used with GTAM membrane for getting new bone regeneration. The implant was placed into the extracted tooth socket immediately. The patient was a 47-year-old female and received an implant on tooth No. 11.6 months after implantation, new bone formation was observed surrounding the endosseous implant.
We also studied the microstructure of the GTAM membrane consisting of the inner portion, the outer portion, and its junction by means of scanning electron microscopy. The microstructure of the GTAM membrane was revealed as a characteristic structure by scanning electron microscopy.
The present study suggests that GTAM membrane is considered to be a useful synthetic material for restoration of bone defects.
