Open AccessAn innovative approach in the management of palatogingival groove using BiodentineTMand platelet-rich fibrin membrane
Author(s) -
Dexton Antony Johns,
Vasundhara Yayathi Shivashankar,
Shobha Ks,
Manu Johns
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of conservative dentistry/journal of conservative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5203
pISSN - 0972-0707
DOI - 10.4103/0972-0707.124156
Subject(s) - platelet rich fibrin , fibrin , groove (engineering) , dentistry , root canal , medicine , materials science , biomedical engineering , metallurgy , immunology
Palatogingival groove is an anatomical malformation that often causes severe periodontal defects. Treatments of such an anomaly present a clinical challenge to the operator. Careful endodontic and periodontal procedures may restore the form and function. In the present case; root canal therapy, apicectomy, and sealing of the groove with Biodentine™ were done. Bone graft was placed followed by platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane. This treatment modality resulted in gain in attachment, reduction in pocket depth, and deposition of bone in the osseous defect. A 24 month follow-up is included.