Abstract |
In this study, 24 furcation defects in 12 patients were treated by either (1) a polylactide resorbable membrane ( Guidor) plus a polyglactin mesh ( Vicryl) and demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA), or (2) a polylactide resorbable membrane and DFDBA. All defects were reentered after 9 months. Class III furcations closed 66% of the time when treated by the first method, while the closure rate was only 33% when treated by the second method (no polyglactin mesh). Defects with a vertical opening of < or = 4 mm closed 74% of the time, while those with vertical openings > 4 mm closed only 11% of the time.
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Authors | M J Mehlbauer, H Greenwell, I Nouneh, C Drisko, J W Wittwer, J Yancey, G Rebitski |
Journal | The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry
(Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent)
Vol. 20
Issue 3
Pg. 285-95
(Jun 2000)
ISSN: 0198-7569 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11203570
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Citrates
- Guidor
- Membranes, Artificial
- Polyesters
- Polyglactin 910
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Topics |
- Absorbable Implants
- Adult
- Aged
- Bone Transplantation
(methods)
- Citrates
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Furcation Defects
(surgery)
- Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal
(methods)
- Humans
- Male
- Membranes, Artificial
- Middle Aged
- Periodontal Index
- Polyesters
- Polyglactin 910
- Smoking
(adverse effects)
- Treatment Outcome
- Wound Healing
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