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...

Purpose: A randomized, single-blind, prospective clinical trial was performed to evaluate the effects of plaque control by inter-radicular brushing on class II furcation of lower molars. Methods: Twenty-two patients presenting with at least one class II furcation with horizontal probing depth (PD) ≥ 4 mm on the buccal aspect of lower molars were recruited. Each patient was randomly assigned to ...

Background– Periodontal disease, if not interfered, will headway further with attachment loss involving the bifurcation or trifurcation of multirooted teeth. Furcation involved molar teeth respond less favorably to conventional periodontal therapy alone resulting into tooth loss. Combining osseous grafting guided tissue regeneration membrane may enhance response treatment as compared graft – on...

INTRODUCTION The present case series evaluates the efficacy of a hydroxyapatite graft material in the management of grade II furcation involvement in first molars. MATERIAL 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 cl...

The aim of this in vitro study was to measure critical morphology of molar pulp chambers. One hundred random human maxillary and mandibular molars (200 teeth in total) were used. Each molar was radiographed mesiodistally on a millimeter grid. Using a stereomicroscope, the measurements were read to the nearest 0.5 mm. Results were as follows (mean, mm): pulp chamber floor to furcation, maxillary...

OBJECTIVES To compare panoramic radiographs made with the Scanora dental program and bitewing radiographs in the assessment of marginal bone tissue. MATERIALS AND METHODS Panoramic and posterior bitewing radiographs were made for 96 consecutive patients. Six observers assessed marginal bone level, and five observers identified the presence or absence of vertical bone defects and furcation inv...

The primary objective of pulpal treatment is to preserve the integrity and health of the oral tissues (Fuks, 2000). Pulpectomy is indicated in teeth that show evidence of chronic inflammation or necrosis in the radicular pulp, with or without periapical or furcation pathology. The goal of this treatment is to maintain primary teeth that would otherwise be lost. When teeth are treated by root ca...