[vc_section content_layout=”full” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=”” bg_type=”image” bg_image=”” color_overlay=”” enable_parallax=”” enable_pattern=””][vc_row content_layout=”boxed” equal_height=”” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=”” bg_type=”image” bg_image=”” color_overlay=”” enable_parallax=”” enable_pattern=””][vc_column layout=”normal” vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=””][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”CORRECTION OF FURCATION DEFECT” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vu_heading style=”1″ heading=”What does that mean?” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]A furcation is the area of a tooth where the root divides from the common root trunk. It occurs due to progression of periodontal disease. [/vc_column_text][vu_heading style=”1″ heading=”Why is it important to treat?” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]It is important to remove the bacteria from the exposed root surface. This aids in better maintenance of oral hygiene.
It can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.

Treatment options vary

Resective:
1. Furcationplasty,
2 Root amputation,
3 Root resection,
4 Hemisection
5 Tunnelling

Regenerative
1 PRF(Platelet rich fibrin)
2 GTR(Guided tissue regeneration)
3 Bone grafts[/vc_column_text][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION (GTR) FOR FURCATION INVOLVEMENT ” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]Patient presented with chief complaint of food impaction in left upper back tooth region (26 , 27). On clinical examination the probing depth was 5mm with grade II furcation involvement irt 26. Gingival recession – Height 3 mm and width 4mm.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=””][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/3″][vu_image_box image=”4113″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”After oral prophylaxis and subgingival debridement the surgical procedure was planned” description=”” read_more_text=”Read More” link=”” class=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/3″][vu_image_box image=”4114″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”OPG reveals horizontal bone loss irt 26 27 region” description=”” read_more_text=”Read More” link=”” class=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/3″][vu_image_box image=”4115″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”Full thickness mucoperiosteal flap elevated irt 25 26 27 region under local anaesthesia. Debridement done. Grade II furcation involvement visualized irt 26 ” description=”” read_more_text=”Read More” link=”” class=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=””][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/3″][vu_image_box image=”4116″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”GTR membrane of appropriate size measured and trimmed” description=”” read_more_text=”Read More” link=”” class=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/3″][vu_image_box image=”4117″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”GTR membrane placed over the furcation defect and sutured using 3-0 vicryl” description=”” read_more_text=”Read More” link=”” class=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/3″][vu_image_box image=”4118″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”Mucoperiosteal flap approximated to cover the gingival recession. Suturing done using 3.0 vicryl” description=”” read_more_text=”Read More” link=”” class=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]