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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2023; 11(11): 2396-2404
Published online Apr 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i11.2396
Table 1 Different names/terminologies related to membrane and their meanings
Sr. No.
Terminologies
Meanings/definition
1MembranesA thin pliable sheet of material or tissue forming a barrier or lining.
2 Resorbable membranesMembranes that are biocompatible and are metabolised by hydrolysis or enzymatic activity over the course of time.
3Non-resorbable membranesMembranes that are bio-inert and require a second surgical procedure to remove after bone regeneration is complete.
4Barrier membranesA barrier membrane is a device used in oral surgery and periodontal surgery to prevent epithelium, which regenerates relatively quickly, from growing into an area in which another more slowly growing tissue type, such as bone, is desired.
5Collagen membranesMembranes made of collagen (mostly type-1 collagen) that are fabricated in different shapes and sizes and used in oral surgical procedures for bone and tissue regeneration.
6Collagen barrier membranesSelective collagen membranes that can act as barrier membrane for bone and tissue regeneration.
7Natural membranesMembranes made from natural materials or sources, such as collagen, dermis, tendons, sclera, amnion, pericardium, chorion, and silk.
8Synthetic membranesMembranes made from synthetic materials, such as polytetrafluroethylene, titanium, and ceramic.
9GTR membranesBarrier membranes used for regeneration of lost PDL, cementum, and bone.
10GBR membranesBarrier membranes used for bone regeneration.
11PRF membranesAutologous membrane made via blood centrifugation followed by compression of clot to the desired thickness.
12Multiphasic membranesMultiphasic membranes that are designed in phases (or layers) to meet the various criteria of the periodontal tissue types.
133D-printed membranesCustomised zirconia printed via the CAD CAM technology to serve as new-generation barrier membranes.
14Functional membranesMembranes that are not passive barriers but are actively functioning in supporting the regeneration process.
15Bioactive membranesMembranes that are loaded with different biological activities, which are timed to play a role in different stages of bone healing and mimic the natural osteogenesis process.
16Antimicrobial membranesBarrier membranes loaded with antimicrobial components such as antibiotics, silver ion coating, PEG, superhydrophobic and structural coating.
17Structurally layered membranesMultiple layered membrane that are structurally engineered so that each layer has a different biological characteristic.
18Polymer barrier membranesMembranes made from polymers such as polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, collagen, and alginate.