Management of furcal perforation with advanced furcation defect by a minimally invasive tunnel technique

A perforation in the furcation area is a potential risk factor for extension of pulpal inflammation into the periodontium and formation of advanced furcation defect with severe loss of clinical attachment and interradicular bone. Furthermore, the management of such furcal perforation is difficult du...

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Published in:Contemporary clinical dentistry 2018-10, Vol.9 (4), p.670-673
Main Authors: Chopra, Aditi, Sivaraman, Karthik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Consent
Defects
Disease management
EDTA
furcal perforation
furcation
Geriatrics
Gum disease
Inflammation
Medical examination
Medical prognosis
Pain
Patient outcomes
Patients
periodontal surgery
Periodontics
periodontitis
Periodontium
resective osseous surgery
Risk factors
Teeth
Tooth roots
Toothbrushing
tunnel preparation
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Summary:A perforation in the furcation area is a potential risk factor for extension of pulpal inflammation into the periodontium and formation of advanced furcation defect with severe loss of clinical attachment and interradicular bone. Furthermore, the management of such furcal perforation is difficult due to poor accessibility, visibility, and regenerative potential. The development of such advanced furcation defects further compromises the prognosis of the treatment as they preclude effective plaque control and maintenance by the patient. Therefore, the management of advanced furcation defects remains an enigmatic and challenging task for the clinician. This case report describes a minimally invasive approach for the treatment of a furcal perforation by a conservative tunnel preparation. The present case report aims to highlight the importance of surgical tunnel preparation as an alternative to conventional flap procedure to repair furcal perforation with advanced furcation defects.
ISSN:0976-237X
0976-2361
DOI:10.4103/ccd.ccd_516_18