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ReviewJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2026

Materials advances in GTR membrane: A comprehensive review.

Raham Zaman, Noor Huda Ismail, Raja A Awang, Tahir A Khan, Mamoona Shah, Ramla Zaman, Nawshad Muhammad

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Review in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Raham ZamanSchool of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Noor Huda IsmailSchool of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Raja A AwangSchool of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Tahir A KhanDepartment of Dental Materials, Sardar Begum Dental College Gandhara University Peshawar, Pakistan.
Mamoona ShahDepartment of Dental Materials, Bacha Khan Dental College Mardan, Pakistan.
Ramla ZamanDepartment of Dental Materials, Bacha Khan Dental College Mardan, Pakistan.
Nawshad MuhammadDepartment of Dental Materials, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) is an important part of periodontal therapy. It uses barrier membranes to selectively direct the regeneration of lost periodontal structures. The effectiveness of GTR is mainly based on the natural properties of the materials that make up these membranes. This review examines the evolution of membrane materials, transitioning from traditional non-resorbable types to contemporary bioresorbable polymers and composites. A big focus is on new technologies that are meant to improve clinical outcomes. These involve the development of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds and the incorporation of bioactive agents such as antimicrobials (e.g., metallic nanoparticles) and growth factors to facilitate healing and prevent infection. In conclusion, while current materials have improved the predictability of regeneration, the future of GTR relies on the development of intelligent, multifunctional membranes that provide both a physical barrier and a controlled bioactive environment to precisely orchestrate the healing process.

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BioactivityGTR membraneNanomaterialsResorption

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PMID42433435
PMCPMC13352066

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