J Appl Biomed 20:154-162, 2022 | DOI: 10.32725/jab.2022.020

The use of periodontal membranes in the field of periodontology: spotlight on collagen membranes

Hanène Ayari^{1, 2}

¹ Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France

² Université de Lyon, Faculté de médecine dentaire, Lyon, France

Periodontal regenerative techniques are performed to accomplish the restitution of soft and hard teeth-supporting tissues that have been lost due to trauma or inflammatory disease. Periodontal membranes are used for these techniques to provide support and a framework for cell growth and tissue regeneration. They act as a temporary and selective barrier to cell proliferation. Easy clinical handling, biomechanical specifications, high biocompatibility, cell-occlusivity, and satisfactory bioresorption rate are essential properties a membrane needs to be effective. The creation and maintenance of a secluded space is also a fundamental rule in periodontal regenerative techniques. The use of barrier membranes in the field of restorative dentistry has progressed toward the use of minimally invasive approaches optimizing wound closure and limiting patient morbidity. This review intends to provide an overview of the major cellular events in the surgical wound and membrane surface. It was also performed to assess, from literature data, the pertinence of using non-resorbable and resorbable membranes for this regenerative purpose. Special attention will be given to collagen membranes.

Keywords: Collagen membrane; Guided bone regeneration; Guided tissue regeneration; Non-resorbable membranes; Resorbable membranes

Grants and funding:

This work was supported by the University of Lyon.

Conflicts of interest:

The author has no competing financial interests to declare.

Received: March 24, 2022; Revised: October 18, 2022; Accepted: December 15, 2022; Prepublished online: December 16, 2022; Published: December 20, 2022  Show citation