A REGENERATIVE/RESECTIVE APPROACH FOR GRADE III FURCATION INVOLVEMENT: A CASE REPORT WITH A QUESTIONABLE CLINICAL SCENARIO

Аннотация

Grade III furcation involvement poses a significant challenge in periodontal therapy, requiring careful consideration of treatment approaches. This case report presents a regenerative/resective approach for managing grade III furcation involvement in a patient with a questionable clinical scenario. The patient presented with a deep periodontal pocket and radiographic evidence of severe bone loss in the furcation area. A comprehensive periodontal examination was performed, including probing depths, clinical attachment levels, and furcation involvement assessment. The treatment plan involved a combination of regenerative techniques, including guided tissue regeneration and bone grafting, along with resective procedures to eliminate the furcation involvement. The surgical procedure was performed under local anesthesia, and postoperative care instructions were provided. Follow-up visits were scheduled to assess the treatment outcomes. This case report highlights the challenges associated with grade III furcation involvement and emphasizes the importance of a tailored treatment approach based on careful evaluation of the clinical scenario. KEYWORDS Grade III furcation involvement, regenerative approach, resective approach, guided tissue regeneration, bone grafting, periodontal therapy, clinical scenario.