| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3155374 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The most common types of barrier membranes used for bone or tissue regeneration are made of expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) or resorbable materials, such as collagen. Both the e-PTFE and resorbable membranes require primary soft tissue coverage. This article explores the use of a dense-polytetrafluoroethylene (d-PTFE) membrane, which does not require primary soft tissue coverage. The advantages of d-PTFE in contrast to the other more commonly used types of barrier membranes and the clinical significance of these advantages for implant surgical and restorative treatment are discussed.
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Authors
H. Dexter Barber, John Lignelli, Brian M. Smith, Barry K. Bartee,