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KMID : 0353320110350020138
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Oral Biology Research
2011 Volume.35 No. 2 p.138 ~ p.144
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Tunnel preparation for the treatment of furcation area: Cases report
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Bang Kyung-Il
Lee Jun-Woo
Lee Chang-Kyu
You Sang-Joun
Kim Byung-Ok
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Abstract
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Furcation area has complex anatomy and the furcation involvement of periodontitis impedes accessibility for professional root debridement. Many treatment options can be taken and among them, the tunnel preparation exposes the furcation area surgically and eases cleansing. This study described 3 cases treated by tunnel preparation. Before the treatment, mobility, probing depth and clinical attachment level of the tooth were evaluated and thorough tooth brushing instruction was performed at each visit. After treatment, each patient was followed up by suppotive periodontal treatment. By thorough tooth brushing instruction and supportive periodontal treatment, the treated area were well maintained for each follow-up period. Reduction on mobility, probing depth and clinical attachment level of the teeth were observed. Also improved gingival index and plaque index could be obtained. And no further alveolar bone loss could be identified with radiographic examination. These results provide us with good prognosis of furcation-involved teeth treated with both tunnel preparation and supportive periodontal treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Furcation, Supportive periodontal therapy, Tunnel
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