Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019): (Available online: 1 April 2019)

Regenerative approach in the treatment of grade II furcations: a case report

Hasanuddin Thahir (Department of Periodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar Indonesia)
Dian Setiawati (Department of Periodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2019

Abstract

Objective: A grade II furcation involvement has been defined as a defect having a horizontal loss attachment of 3 mm or greater but not through the entire furcation. There are several techniques used alone or in combination considered to achieve periodontal regeneration. This case report aims to describe regenerative approach in the treatment of grade II furcation defects in maxillary molars. Method: A-43-years old male reported to the Department of Periodontics with a complaint of pain. At the initial visit, scaling and root planning was done. It was followed by periodontal regenerative therapy using bone graft and resorbable membranes.Results: The treatment for overall seemed success with healthy periodontium and complete closed defect with bone fill, based on the clinical and radiographic development of  the patient at the end of six month follow up.Conclusion: The regenerative approach such as resorbable GTR membrane with bone material was more effective than open debridement alone, in the treatment of furcation defects.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jdmfs

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (J Dentomaxillofac Sci) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open access journal published in English language. Our journal aims to keep dentists informed of developments and advances in general dentistry and its different specialties in an easy-to-read ...