Two approaches to the treatment of true combined periodontal-endodontal lesions. 1993

Y Zubery, and A Kozlovsky
Department of Periodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.

Periodontal endodontal lesions present a difficult diagnostic and treatment challenge to the clinician and treatment often requires a combined therapeutic effort. Both endodontal and periodontal surgical procedures may be indicated for access and treatment of these lesions. This case report presents an early onset periodontitis patient with bilateral periodontal-endodontal lesions on mandibular first molars. Treatment included apical surgery followed by repeated scaling and root planing on one tooth and root canal obturation followed by a periodontal bone grafting procedure on the other. Both procedures resulted in clinical attachment gain as well as radiographic evidence of alveolar bone gain. This case report once again demonstrates that proper diagnosis followed by removal of etiologic factors and nonsurgical therapy or periodontal regenerative procedures can restore health and function in cases of severe attachment loss.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008334 Mandible The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth. Mylohyoid Groove,Mylohyoid Ridge,Groove, Mylohyoid,Grooves, Mylohyoid,Mandibles,Mylohyoid Grooves,Mylohyoid Ridges,Ridge, Mylohyoid,Ridges, Mylohyoid
D008963 Molar The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821) Molars
D010483 Periapical Diseases Diseases of the PERIAPICAL TISSUE surrounding the root of the tooth, which is distinguished from DENTAL PULP DISEASES inside the TOOTH ROOT. Disease, Periapical,Diseases, Periapical,Periapical Disease
D010518 Periodontitis Inflammation and loss of connective tissues supporting or surrounding the teeth. This may involve any part of the PERIODONTIUM. Periodontitis is currently classified by disease progression (CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS; AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS) instead of age of onset. (From 1999 International Workshop for a Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, American Academy of Periodontology) Pericementitis,Pericementitides,Periodontitides
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D012390 Root Canal Therapy A treatment modality in endodontics concerned with the therapy of diseases of the dental pulp. For preparatory procedures, ROOT CANAL PREPARATION is available. Therapy, Root Canal,Canal Therapies, Root,Canal Therapy, Root,Root Canal Therapies,Therapies, Root Canal
D016025 Bone Transplantation The grafting of bone from a donor site to a recipient site. Grafting, Bone,Transplantation, Bone,Bone Grafting
D017622 Periodontal Attachment Loss Loss or destruction of periodontal tissue caused by periodontitis or other destructive periodontal diseases or by injury during instrumentation. Attachment refers to the periodontal ligament which attaches to the alveolar bone. It has been hypothesized that treatment of the underlying periodontal disease and the seeding of periodontal ligament cells enable the creating of new attachment. Attachment Loss, Periodontal,Loss, Periodontal Attachment

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