Treatment of a large periapical lesion with loss of labial cortical plate using GTR: A case report

Authors
Brugnami, F Mellonig, JT
Citation
F. Brugnami et Jt. Mellonig, Treatment of a large periapical lesion with loss of labial cortical plate using GTR: A case report, INT J PER R, 19(3), 1999, pp. 243-249
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERIODONTICS & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
ISSN journal
01987569 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
243 - 249
Database
ISI
SICI code
0198-7569(199906)19:3<243:TOALPL>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Following endodontic treatment, a large periapical lesion (9.0 mm x 9.0 mm) at a maxillary central incisor was treated with demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) using the principles of guided tissue regeneration. The physical barrier was removed 6 months postsurgical. The cortical alveo lar plate was observed to be completely reconstructed. Histologic evaluatio n demonstrated lamellar bone surrounding DFDBA particles. Radiographic foll ow-up I year posttreatment demonstrated complete resolution of the periapic al radiolucency.