Regenerate Maturation

Regenerate maturation refers to the completion of both mineralization and remodeling of the regenerate tissue. In dentistry and oral surgery, tissue regeneration is an essential part of implant success and patient recovery. Many types of tissues are affected in dental procedures and require proper integration and regeneration in order to support the dental prostheses. These tissues include bone, pulp, enamel, dentin, root tissue, periodontal ligaments, gum tissue, and other oral tissues and support structures surrounding the teeth. The importance of proper regeneration has led to many studies on topics including faster regeneration, new ways to promote regeneration, regeneration time of specific tissues, and the use of stem cells to increase the rate of regeneration. There are some dental procedures, such as implants following bone grafts, that cannot be completed until the regeneration process is complete. For example, a bone graft that has not undergone osseointegration will not be stable enough to support the new implant.