EMD and/or Bone Substitute for the Treatment of Class II Furcations
Periodontal Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Periodontal Disease focused on measuring Regenerative therapy, Randomized clinical trial (RCT), Enamel matrix derivative, Hydroxyapatite-beta tricalcium phosphate, Buccal furcation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females, between 18-75 years of age;
- Presence of a mandibular molar with buccal class-II furcation defect, presenting PD ≥ 4mm, bleeding on probing (BOP), minimum (<1 mm) or no gingival recession after non-surgical therapy;
- Good general health;
- Minimum interproximal bone loss (< 2 mm).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or lactating;
- Required antibiotic pre-medication for the performance of periodontal examination and treatment;
- Suffered from any other systemic diseases (cardiovascular, pulmonary, liver, cerebral, diseases or diabetes);
- Had received antibiotic treatment in the previous 3 months;
- Were taking long-term anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Had received a course of periodontal treatment within the last 6 months;
- Smokers.
Sites / Locations
- Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
EMD alone
βTCP/HA alone
EMD + βTCP/HA
During flap access surgery, the granulation tissue will be removed and the root surfaces will be carefully instrumented with ultrasonic and hand instruments. The furcation defects in this group will receive the application of enamel matrix derivative (EMD - Emdogain® Straumann, Basel, Switzerland) and after the flap will be repositioned.
During flap access surgery, the granulation tissue will be removed and the root surfaces will be carefully instrumented with ultrasonic and hand instruments. The furcation will be filled with a bone substitute consisting of beta tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite (βTCP/HA- Bone Ceramic® Straumann, Basel, Switzerland)
During flap access surgery, the granulation tissue will be removed and the root surfaces will be carefully instrumented with ultrasonic and hand instruments. The furcation will be filled with a mixture of enamel matrix derivative proteins (EMD) (Emdogain® Straumann, Basel, Switzerland) and bone substitute consisting of βTCP/HA (Bone Ceramic® Straumann, Basel, Switzerland). Immediately after debridement, EMD will be applied on the root surfaces. The remaining part of the material in the seringe will be then mixed with the bone substitute on a sterile dappen. This mixture will be used to completely fill the defect (EMD + βTCP/HA).