Abstract
One-year data after autologous grafting of infrabony periodontal defects with human cultured periosteum sheets in combination with platelet-rich plasma and hydroxyapatite granules have shown favorable clinical and radiographic results. A 5-year follow-up evaluation of 22 selected patients indicated that treated infrabony defects remained stable. Radiographically, there was an increase in osseous radiopacity and bone trabeculation suggesting further bone maturation. This novel tissue-engineered periodontal treatment approach has resulted in significant clinical improvement, and defects remained stable after 5 years.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 281-287 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |