Regenerative periodontal therapy in the management of furcation defects caused due to periodontal diseases Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Grade II furcation defects 2. Furcation defects present in mandibular 1st molars 3. Systemically healthy 4. Furcation defects present on the buccal surface
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Grade II furcation defects in second mandibular molars 2. Patients with past history of periodontal therapy 3. Former and current smokers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Relative clinical attachment level measured using Williams graduated periodontal probe and numerical values were recorded into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively 2. Vertical probing depth measured using Williams graduated periodontal probe and numerical values were recorded into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively 3. Horizontal probing depth measured using Nabers graduated furcation probe and numerical values were recorded into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively 4. Relative gingival margin level measured using Williams graduated periodontal probe and numerical values were recorded in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Periodontal regeneration was assessed by clinical attachment gain, vertical probing depth reduction and horizontal probing depth reduction which were measured using Williams graduated periodontal probe and numerical values were recorded into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively | — |
Countries
India