Single-flap approach in combination with enamel matrix derivative in the treatment of periodontal intraosseous defects

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2014 Jul-Aug;34(4):497-506. doi: 10.11607/prd.2050.

Abstract

Twenty-four periodontal intraosseous defects were accessed with a buccal single-flap approach (SFA) and treated with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) or EMD + deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) according to the surgeon,s discretion. EMD with or without DBBM was clinically effective in the treatment of periodontal intraosseous defects accessed with a buccal SFA. The adjunctive use of DBBM in predominantly one-wall defects seemed to compensate for, at least in part, the unfavorable osseous characteristics in terms of the outcomes of the procedure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cheek / surgery
  • Dental Enamel*
  • Humans
  • Periodontium / abnormalities*
  • Surgical Flaps*