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Evaluation of healing with use of an internal matrix to repair furcation perforations
Author(s) -
Rafter M.,
Baker M.,
Alves M.,
Daniel J.,
Remeikis N.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2002.00566.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , matrix (chemical analysis) , furcation defect , medicine , orthodontics , materials science , composite material , molar
The purpose of this study was to evaluate healing responses following repair of furcation perforations, with and without an internal matrix. Two matrix materials, HAPSET (65% non-resorbable hydroxyapatite and 35% plaster of paris) and hydroxyapatite were compared.