Evaluation of Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Non- Surgical Versus Surgical Therapy in Furcation Involvement.
Furcation Defects, Open Flap Debridement, Periodontal Diseases
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Furcation Defects
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Systemically healthy patients with diagnosis of generalized stage 3 periodontitis (Grade A or B) with at least one mandibular molar with FI (Degree 1 or 2-according to Hamp, 1975 and Subclass A or B- according to Tarnow and Fletcher, 1984), interproximal bone coronal to the furcation fornix and root trunk length ≤ cervical two thirds of the root length as measured on a periapical radiograph. Full mouth plaque score < 30% after initial therapy Full mouth bleeding score < 30% after initial therapy Having undergone a course of subgingival instrumentation in the past three months Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or lactating females Requiring antibiotic premedication Received antibiotic treatment in the previous 3 months Previous periodontal surgery in the last 1 year Smokers Pulpal or periapical pathology Third molar Non restorable tooth Trauma from occlusion
Sites / Locations
- Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
minimally invasive non surgical therapy
open flap debridement
Experimental sites designated to receive non-surgical treatment will be submitted to careful subgingival debridement using curettes and ultrasonic device using 3.5 x magnification.
Surgical technique will be used and the full-thickness flap will be minimally elevated. The granulation soft tissue will be dissected with a blade and carefully removed with curettes.