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Various Treatment Modalities in Aggressive Periodontitis.
Priya Dayashankar Chaurasia1, Deepika Pawar Chandrashekara Rao1, Eeshita Bhowmik1
1Department of Periodontology, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|August 15, 2020
Summary
This case report details successful treatment of localized aggressive periodontitis in an 18-year-old female. Regenerative flap surgery over 2.5 years showed significant clinical improvement and no disease recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP) is a severe destructive periodontal disease.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for preserving periodontal tissues.
- Treatment often involves a combination of surgical and regenerative approaches.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old female presented with LAP affecting all four quadrants.
- The patient underwent scaling and root planing followed by regenerative flap surgery.
- Various regenerative materials were utilized during the surgical procedures.
Findings:
- Clinical examination revealed significant improvements in periodontal parameters post-surgery.
- Radiographic analysis demonstrated bone fill and regeneration in treated areas.
- No recurrence of the aggressive periodontitis was observed during the 2.5-year follow-up period.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of regenerative flap surgery in managing LAP in young adults.
- The findings suggest that appropriate surgical techniques and regenerative materials can lead to long-term disease control.
- Further research into optimal regenerative strategies for LAP is warranted.
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