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. © 2007 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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Barber, H. D., Lignelli, J., Smith, B. M., & Bartee, B. K. (2007). Using a Dense PTFE Membrane Without Primary Closure to Achieve Bone and Tissue Regeneration. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 65(4), 748–752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2006.10.042
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