Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 17-23
Case Report
Resective Periodontal Therapy in the Management of Advanced Furcation Involvement - A Case Series
Dr. Madhu S. Ratre, Dr. Shaleeen Khetarpal, Dr. Ajay Chouksey, Dr. Pratik Chaudhari
Published : Feb. 28, 2018
Abstract
Successful management of furcation involved (FI) teeth is still a challenge
for clinicians. Multirooted teeth are at higher risk of periodontal destruction and early
tooth loss due to their complex anatomy and posterior location in the arch.
Maintenance of oral hygiene around furcation involved regions is difficult, resulting
in early, rapid and severe periodontal destruction. The outcomes of conservative and
regenerative therapies are unpredictable in such teeth. Resective periodontal therapy
in combination with endodontic and prosthetic treatments, offers a more practical and
predictable approach in management of such advanced FI teeth. This
multidisciplinary approach not only treats and preserves the tooth along with its
periodontium in part, but also restores its function as a whole. This case series
presents bicuspidization, hemisection and root resection as resective periodontal
therapy in the predictable and successful management of advanced grade II, grade III
and grade IV FI teeth.