The document summarizes the inflammatory process and its phases: 1) The acute/early inflammatory phase involves vasodilation, increased permeability and edema, phagocytosis by immune cells to remove debris. 2) The proliferation phase involves tissue regeneration through re-epithelialization, angiogenesis and fibroplasia to form new scar tissue. 3) During the remodeling phase lasting up to a year, collagen is reorganized and strengthened to gradually restore function.