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Furcation Defects Summary

153 relevant articles (7 outcomes, 63 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Conditions in which a bifurcation or trifurcation of the molar tooth root becomes denuded as a result of periodontal disease. It may be followed by tooth mobility, temperature sensitivity, pain, and alveolar bone resorption.

Also Known As: Defect, Furcation; Defects, Furcation; Furcation Defect

Key Drugs and Agents for Furcation Defects

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. poly(lactic acid) (polylactic acid) : 1 outcome 6 studies in 10 results : IBA
  2. Calcium Sulfate (Alabaster) : 1 outcome 3 studies in 4 results : IBA
  3. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results : FDA 20 Generic
  4. Proteins (Proteins, Gene) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  5. Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) : 7 studies in 15 results : FDA 1
  6. Collagen : 7 studies in 10 results : IBA
  7. Durapatite (Hydroxylapatite) : 2 studies in 5 results : IBA
  8. Tetracycline (Achromycin) : 2 studies in 4 results : FDA 61 Generic
  9. Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins (Growth Factors) : 2 studies in 2 results : IBA
  10. Guidor : 2 studies in 2 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Furcation Defects

  1. Ankylosis
  2. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
  3. Root Resorption
  4. Periodontitis
  5. Periodontal Diseases (Periodontal Disease)
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Key Therapies for Furcation Defects

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  1. Guided Tissue Regeneration : 3 outcomes 20 studies in 60 results
  2. Debridement : 1 outcome 6 studies in 18 results
  3. Transplants (Transplant) : 13 studies in 20 results
  4. Homologous Transplantation (Allograft) : 6 studies in 16 results
  5. Periodontal Guided Tissue Regeneration : 2 studies in 3 results
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