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The Diagnosis and Management of Vertical Bony Defects
Author(s) -
Prichard John F.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1983.54.1.29
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontium , debridement (dental) , dentistry , endodontic therapy , surgical debridement , periodontitis , aggressive periodontitis , periodontal disease , orthodontics , surgery , root canal
M arginal periodontitis and pulpal disease often cause similar‐appearing lesions in the periodontium. Successful therapy depends on correct diagnosis, which is sometimes difficult. Some bony defects caused by pulpal disease require surgical debridement in addition to standard endodontic therapy. With one exception three‐walled intrabony periodontal defects discussed in this report were managed by surgical debridement without any type of implant or graft. Long‐term observation is required to determine the value of techniques used in the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects.