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Mathew, Jayan Jacob; Arun Kumar, M.S.; Bhat, K. Mahalinga
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This document is a artículo publicadoDate2012
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http://hdl.handle.net/10550/35248
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Introduction: The present case series evaluates the efficacy of a hydroxyapatite graft material in the management
of grade II furcation involvement in first molars.
Materials and methods: Eight patients presenting with a total of 9 grade II furcation defects in relation to the facial
aspect of either maxillary or mandibular first molars were treated with a porous hydroxyapatite alloplast. The clinical
outcomes were measured in terms of change in probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level (vertical and
horizontal) at 6 months post-operatively. Radiographs were used as supplements.
Results: At 6 months, there was a mean pocket depth reduction of 3.12±1.25 mm, a mean vertical attachment gain
of 2.75±1.17 mm, and a mean horizontal attachment gain of 3.25±1.28 mm. Radiographs showed bone fill at all
treated sites. The outcomes were better in mandibular teeth compared to maxillary teeth. The use of hydroxyapatite
graft is effective in reducing pocket depth and bringing out gain in attachment levels when used in grade II furcation
defects.
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Mathew, Jayan Jacob ; Arun Kumar, M.S. ; Bhat, K. Mahalinga. Evaluation of a porous hydroxyapatite alloplast in the management of grade II furcation defects in molars: a case series. En: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2012, Vol. 4, No. 2: 97-101 |