Clinical Research Directory

Treatment of Intrabony Defects With Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Xenogenic Grafts

The use of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) in both surgical and non-surgical dental treatments has become increasingly widespread. Hard tissue grafts can produce "sticky bone," and bone gain can have a positive effect on intrabony defects frequently seen in periodontal disease, compared to grafts alone. This study aims to clinically and radiographically evaluate the effectiveness of using bovine-derived xenogenic bone grafts in combination with i-PRF and bovine-derived xenogeneic bone grafts alone in patients with intrabony defects and stage III periodontitis.

Effect of Collagen Membranes on Distal Periodontal Healing of Second Molars After Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery.

Impacted mandibular third molars can cause various complications to the adjacent second molars, such as dental caries, periodontitis, or root resorption. These complications often progress silently and asymptomatically. A typical scenario involves a mesioangularly impacted third molar exerting pressure on the distal alveolar bone of the second molar, resulting in persistent food impaction that is difficult for patients to clean. Furthermore, the surgical removal of deeply impacted or severely angulated mandibular third molars often requires bone removal in the area adjacent to the second molar. These factors may exacerbate distal periodontal defects of the second molar, especially in individuals over the age of 25. This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a new-generation collagen membrane in promoting healing after the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars in patients at risk of distal periodontal tissue damage to the second molars