Enamel Matrix Derivative Proteins in Combination with a Flapless Approach for Periodontal Regeneration of Intrabony Defects: A 2-Year Prospective Case Series

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2016 Nov/Dec;36(6):797-805. doi: 10.11607/prd.2842.

Abstract

The present case series evaluated the potential benefits of a flapless approach in the regenerative treatment of residual deep intrabony defects. In each of 11 patients, one periodontal defect with an intrabony component of ≥ 3 mm was treated regeneratively using enamel matrix derivative combined with a closed surgical technique. Clinical and radiographic parameters were recorded at baseline and at 12 and 24 months postoperatively. All defects experienced favorable clinical and radiographic outcomes at the 24-month follow-up. When considering only sites located in the anterior region, all experienced complete pocket closure.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / drug therapy*
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / surgery*
  • Chronic Periodontitis / drug therapy*
  • Chronic Periodontitis / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dental Enamel Proteins / pharmacology*
  • Female
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dental Enamel Proteins
  • enamel matrix proteins