Guided Tissue Regeneration.

Preface
 Chapter 1
 Regeneration of the Pulp-Dentin Complex
 Abstract
 1. Introduction
 1.1. Cellular Source
 1.2. Inductive Method
 1.3. Blood Clot
 1.4. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
 1.5. Activated PRP (Platelet Gel)
 2. Preparation of Peripheral Blood [16]
 2.1. Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel (PRP Gel)
 2.2. Autologous Thrombin
 2.3. Signaling Molecules
 2.4. Cell Transplantation
 Final Considerations
 References
 Chapter 2
 Growth Factors in Guided Tissue Regeneration
 Abstract
 1. Introduction
 1.1. Tissue Engineering and GTR
 2. BMPs
 2.1. Delivering BMPs
 2.2. BMPs in GTR
 3. PDGF. 3.1. PDGF in GTR4. PTH
 4.1. PTH in GTR
 5. Final Considerations
 References
 Chapter 3
 The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Guided Tissue Regeneration
 Abstract
 1. Introduction
 1.1. Guided Tissue Regeneration
 2. PRP
 2.1. PRP Definition and Characteristics
 2.2. PRP Preparation Methodology
 3. Use of PRP and GTR in Dentistry
 3.1. GTR in Combination with PRP in Periodontal Defects
 3.2. GTR Combined with PRP in Apical Surgery
 3.3. GTR Combined with PRP in Intra-Bony Defects
 4. Final Considerations
 References
 Chapter 4
 Guided Tissue Regeneration in Apical Microsurgery
 Abstract. 1. Introduction1.1. Apical Surgery
 1.2. Classification of Apical or Endodontic-Periodontic Lesions
 1.3. GTR in Apical Microsurgery
 2. Biologic Principles of the Technique
 3. Terminology
 3.1. Reattachment
 3.2. Regeneration
 3.3. Repair
 4. GTR in Apical Microsurgery
 4.1. Membranes or Barriers
 4.2. Nonresorbable Membranes
 4.3. Resorbable Membranes
 5. Bone Replacement Grafts
 5.1. Bone Graft
 5.2. Allograft
 5.3. Alloplast Graft
 5.4. Xenograft
 6. Final Considerations
 References
 Chapter 5
 Guided Tissue Regeneration in Furcation Defects
 Abstract. 1. Periodontal Disease and Furcation Defects1.1. Furcation Defects: Definition and Classification
 1.2. Factors Influencing Prognosis
 2. Guided Tissue Regeneration and Periodontal Disease
 2.1. GTR Membranes for Use in Periodontal Tissue
 3. GTR in Furcation Defects
 3.1. GTR in Furcation Defects: Surgical Technique
 3.2. Treatment of Furcation Defects with GTR: Studies and Case Analysis
 Final Considerations
 References
 Chapter 6
 Guided Tissue Regeneration in Intrabony Defects
 Abstract
 1. Introduction
 1.1. Periodontal Wound Healing
 2. Barrier Membranes
 2.1. Clinical Evidences. 2.2. Non-Bioabsorbable Membranes2.3. Bioabsorbable Membranes
 3. Bone Grafts
 4. Enamel Matrix Derivative
 5. Growth Factors
 6. Surgical Technique
 6.1. Modified Papilla Preservation Technique
 6.2. Simplified Papilla Preservation Flap
 6.3. Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique
 6.4. Post-Operative Care
 6.5. Complications
 7. Risk Factors
 7.1. Smoking
 7.2. Periodontal Condition
 7.3. Other Patient Factors
 7.4. Tooth Factors
 7.5. Morphology of the Defect
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 7
 Guided Tissue Regeneration in Maxillofacial Surgery
 Abstract.