OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to compare the putty form of bioactive glass (NovaBone Dental Putty) and particulate form (PerioGlas) in the resolution of Class II furcation defects. BACKGROUND Use of bone regeneration materials is becoming common in periodontal surgeries including furcation defects and the promising role of bioactive allograft materials has encouraged their presenta...

This case report presents an uncommon case of maxillary molar with two palatal root canals and an enamel pearl in the furcation area. The article discusses root canal complexities of maxillary second molars as well as possibility of coexisting anomalies in the region that makes radiographic interpretation difficult and compromises the success of endodontic treatment.

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of the diagnosis of incipient furcation involvement with periapical radiography (PR) and 2 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging protocols, and to test metal artifact interference. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mandibular second molars in 10 macerated pig mandibles were divided into those that showed no ...

The morphology, microhardness and dentin permeability of the furcation region of maxillary premolars were evaluated. Ten premolars were cut lengthwise and the furcation region was delimited. In one group (n=10) microhardness was measured in the buccal, central and palatal regions, in the outer middle and inner layers of the furcation, and in the buccal and palatal regions adjacent to the furcat...

background and aims. furcally-involved teeth present unique challenges to the success of periodontal therapy and influence treatment outcomes. this study aimed to assess to compare use of adm and connective tissue membrane in class ii furcation defect regeneration. materials and methods. 10 patient with 2 bilaterally class ii furcation defects in first and/or second maxilla or man-dibular molar...

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate is a material developed for endodontics that appears to be a significant improvement over other materials for procedures in bone. It is the first restorative material that allows for the overgrowth of cementum and the regeneration of periodontal ligament. The present case report illustrates the use of MTA in treating a case of perforation in the furcation area with lo...

background and aims. plasma rich in growth factors (prgf) is a concentrated suspension of growth factors, which is used to promote periodontal tissue regeneration. the aim of this randomized, controlled, clinical trial was to evaluate of the treatment of grade ii mandibular molar furcation involvement using autogenous bone graft with and without prgf. materials and methods. in this double-blind...

The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical, radiographic, and histo[ogic changes that occur in response to three of the most commonly used materials to repair furcation perforations. The results of the experiment showed that amalgam was superior to Cavit and calcium hydroxide as a sealing material of furcation perforations. The most severe reactions occurred in the control group wher...

Modern Research in Dentistry Evaluation of treatment for Advanced Periodontitis affected with Molar Furcation Involvements and Secondary Occlusal Traumatism Kuei-Lin Hou1,2* Yi-Yuh Hong3 1Department Periodontics, Graduate Institute Dental Science, Department Periodontal Prosthesis, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan 2Department & Prosthetic Therapeutic Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 3M...