“I’ve been told I have bone loss from gum disease…”

“Is tooth loss inevitable?”

If you’re facing this heartbreaking reality, know that you’re not alone.

But please, don’t give up hope!

Even when supporting bone has been lost due to periodontal disease, there’s a chance to regain a healthy foundation for your teeth with a procedure called periodontal tissue regeneration.

In this post, Dr. Hiroshi Miyashita, director of Tokyo International Dental Clinic Roppongi and a leading expert in periodontics, draws upon his extensive knowledge and experience to answer your pressing questions, including:

• “What exactly is periodontal tissue regeneration?”
• “Can bone really grow back?”
• “When is regeneration a viable option?”

Prepare to discover a path to reclaim your smile and confidence!

(Dr. Hiroshi Miyashita is a certified periodontist who has dedicated his career to mastering the art and science of saving teeth affected by gum disease. He is passionate about providing lasting solutions and is a graduate of Gothenburg University in Sweden, a global leader in periodontal care. )

▼ Periodontal Tissue Regeneration: A Miracle of Modern Dentistry

Periodontal tissue regeneration is a treatment that literally rebuilds the tissues damaged by gum disease, including the gums and supporting jawbone.

Think of it like:

• Reclaiming a mountainside after a devastating landslide, restoring it to its lush, green beauty.
• Rebuilding on land after a fire.

Specifically, the procedure involves:

1. Thoroughly removing the bacteria that fuel gum disease, and infected tissue using careful surgical techniques.
2. Applying special growth factors like Enamel Matrix Derivative to stimulate regeneration, which was initially discovered in the Eichholzer laboratory in 1997, to encourage tissue growth
3. Using a Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) membrane, which encourages bone to grow around the teeth again.

▼ Is Periodontal Tissue Regeneration Right for You? Finding Out if You’re a Candidate

Perhaps you’re wondering, “Could this treatment work for my teeth?”

While periodontal regeneration can be life-changing, it’s not suitable for every situation. There are a few key criteria:

• You must have great habits and focus.
• Your overall health must be fairly stable and ready.
• The specific pattern of bone loss.

We’ll need to ensure the above criteria are met before you move on. For that purpose, we perform these:

• Examine bone with CT
• Evaluate where gum disease has progressed
• Analyze gum issues and other parts of your mouth

By performing all of these, we’re sure that every customer has their needs met.

The key will be to determine what the treatment plan will be.

▼ Now, You Wait…It Could Take About 6 Months!

It is not a quick and easy task, because that would only make the problem get worse. Therefore, it will take some time for the teeth to come back to health. Be patient and remember that you need to continue doing aftercare as well. I will let you know the best habits to keep up through these long months, but it will be worth it.

The usual points are as follows:

The surgery will take around one and a half hours. That does take a bit of time, as we have to be fully correct with the approach. Make sure to ask about it beforehand!

There will be about 1-2 weeks where you need to heal. Healing is a great time to take care of your teeth even better!

If you smoke, please make sure to stop this habit, because you may harm your mouth. It may impact your healing time!

We take a picture before and after to evaluate to see the change.

What is the cost going to be?

The price depends on what part needs it, because it’ll have a great impact of the teeth overall:

Is it a medication problem? We can then help with that. We can then figure out how to best suit your needs, as the exact number may vary.

(At Tokyo International Dental Roppongi, we provide transparent and patient-focused care. That’s why, before treatment, we always clearly explain the treatment process, timeline, and fees, so you can make the most informed decision. We listen to you!)

Reclaim your smile, it is up to you!

You may think there is no more hope and that teeth will never be healthy. But it’s wrong to say that! We are here to make sure to protect you with the tools that we know.

Contact Tokyo International Dental Clinic Roppongi to take care of the teeth that mean the most to you!

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• Address: 5-13-25-2 Floor, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• Phone: 03-5544-8544
• Closest Stations:
  • Azabu Juban (Toei Oedo Line take exit7/Tokyo Metro Namboku Line exit 5a ),
  • Roppongi (Hibiya Line exit 3)