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Guided tissue regeneration is a surgical procedure that aims to rebuild bone and ligament lost to periodontal disease. A barrier membrane is placed over the defect so that slower-growing bone and ligament have space to recover instead of being filled by gum tissue. How much regenerates, and how long it takes, varies from patient to patient; we assess your suitability and give you a realistic timeline at a consultation at our Primrose Hill practice.
Led by Dr Ope Sodeinde.
Receding gums are often the first visible sign of gum disease; the bone loss beneath is what threatens the tooth. We provide periodontics in London at every stage, from early gingivitis to periodontal surgery, and use LANAP laser therapy to target the bacteria where that fits the case.
Regeneration is for teeth that would otherwise be lost because too much of their support has gone. Before we begin, we map the defect with 3D CBCT imaging so we know its exact shape and depth.
We work diagnosis first, so you only pay for what you need. Depending on your case, regeneration may be combined with scaling and root planing beforehand, or with gum grafting for recession. Dr Ope Sodeinde assesses which of these apply at your initial visit.
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Regeneration works best in specific defect shapes, typically deep, narrow bony defects around a single tooth. Wide, shallow bone loss regenerates poorly, and those cases are better served by laser gum therapy, pocket surgery, or in some cases crown lengthening. Dr Ope Sodeinde examines your anatomy and x-rays to tell you which group you fall into. If dental visits make you anxious, say so; we plan around it.
We measure the depth of your gum pockets and the level of bone loss. This stage decides whether regeneration is possible, and we explain the proposed treatment in detail before proceeding.
Under local anaesthetic at our Primrose Hill practice, the gum is lifted, the defect is cleaned, and a barrier membrane is placed over it, sometimes with a bone graft material beneath. If you also need gum abscess drainage or want to discuss gummy smile correction, we can assess these at the same visit.
The barrier keeps faster-growing gum tissue out of the space so that bone and periodontal ligament can regenerate. This takes months, and we give you a timeline and the number of review visits at the outset.
We check the site to confirm the tissue is integrating and the area is stable, and answer any concerns about comfort or healing.
A strict maintenance programme of professional cleaning and monitoring is what keeps the regenerated tissue healthy.
The procedure is carried out by Dr Ope Sodeinde, specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071), who examines your gums and reviews your medical history before recommending it. Non-surgical care comes first wherever it can work: subgingival cleaning and root debridement, and laser gum therapy. Where a crown needs more tooth to sit on, crown lengthening is the structural option.
Follow-up appointments are scheduled to check healing, and gum irrigation can reduce inflammation between visits. The wider range includes gingivitis treatment, scaling and root planing, and gum abscess drainage.
A procedure that places a barrier membrane over a bony defect so that bone and ligament, which grow slowly, can refill it before gum tissue does. It is often carried out alongside pocket reduction surgery to stabilise the tooth.
The same principle applied to the attachment between tooth and gum: rebuilding support destroyed by periodontal disease, reducing deep pockets and lowering the risk of tooth loss.
Fees depend on the size of the defect and the materials needed. Dr Ope Sodeinde gives you a specific cost breakdown at your clinical assessment, after examining your bone levels.
The surgery is completed in a single appointment, but the biological regeneration takes several months. We monitor progress through a maintenance programme.
Whether you are suitable depends on the current state of your bone and soft tissue. Dr Ope Sodeinde assesses both at a periodontal consultation to determine your treatment options and how to book at the practice in Primrose Hill. You can also reach us by phone on 020 7589 7792.
Depending on your assessment, we may recommend scaling and root planing to remove deep deposits, laser gum therapy for targeted treatment, gum abscess drainage, or pocket reduction surgery. We treat complications around implants with peri-implantitis treatment and recession with gum grafting. Dr Ope Sodeinde sets the path at your clinical assessment.
Dr Ope Sodeinde provides a written plan and itemised quote at your assessment. The plan is yours to keep and use at any other practice.
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