Evaluation of a porous hydroxyapatite alloplast in the management of grade II furcation defects in molars: a case series

摘要

Introduction: The present case series evaluates the efficacy of a hydroxyapatite graft material in the managementof grade II furcation involvement in first molars.Materials and methods: Eight patients presenting with a total of 9 grade II furcation defects in relation to the facialaspect of either maxillary or mandibular first molars were treated with a porous hydroxyapatite alloplast. The clinicaloutcomes were measured in terms of change in probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level (vertical andhorizontal) at 6 months post-operatively. Radiographs were used as supplements.Results: At 6 months, there was a mean pocket depth reduction of 3.12±1.25 mm, a mean vertical attachment gainof 2.75±1.17 mm, and a mean horizontal attachment gain of 3.25±1.28 mm. Radiographs showed bone fill at alltreated sites. The outcomes were better in mandibular teeth compared to maxillary teeth. The use of hydroxyapatitegraft is effective in reducing pocket depth and bringing out gain in attachment levels when used in grade II furcationdefects.