DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2016.v03i11.003

Pages: 304-306

Abstract: Guided tissue regeneration has emerged as a promising treatment modality in periodontal defects. A variety of non-resorbable and bioresorbable membranes have been successfully used. Among resorbable membranes, collagen has been extensively studied. Recently, amnion membrane, the third generation membrane which is a placental derived tissue has been introduced. On the basis of the findings of the present case report, it can be concluded that recently introduced amnion membrane (third generation membrane) are equally efficacious in the treatment of periodontal regeneration in terms of true regenerative potential. Amnion membrane has certain additive advantages over the collagen membrane such as better handling properties and a thin diameter enabling it to mold according to the defect anatomy and root surfaces easily.