Treatment of a palatal-gingival groove using enamel matrix derivative

This case report demonstrates the treatment of a severe palatal-gingival groove on a maxillary lateral incisor. Periodontal surgery for tissue preservation and esthetics included odontoplasty, citric acid application, and the placement of porcine enamel matrix protein. At intervals up to 15 months p...

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Published inCompendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) Vol. 22; no. 9; p. 792
Main Author Rethman, M P
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2001
Subjects
Adult
Alveolar Bone Loss - surgery
Bone Substitutes - therapeutic use
Citric Acid - therapeutic use
Dental Enamel Proteins - therapeutic use
Follow-Up Studies
Gingivitis - surgery
Humans
Incisor - abnormalities
Incisor - surgery
Male
Periodontal Attachment Loss - surgery
Periodontal Pocket - surgery
Tooth Root - abnormalities
Tooth Root - surgery
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Summary:This case report demonstrates the treatment of a severe palatal-gingival groove on a maxillary lateral incisor. Periodontal surgery for tissue preservation and esthetics included odontoplasty, citric acid application, and the placement of porcine enamel matrix protein. At intervals up to 15 months postoperatively, the site remained free of signs of clinical inflammation and revealed a stable decrease of 8 mm to 9 mm in probing depth. This surgical procedure improved the long-term prognosis for this tooth from poor to excellent.
ISSN:1548-8578