Advances in Dentistry & Oral Health

The Use of Enamel Matrix Derivative in Combination with a Synthetic Bone Graft in the Treatment of Periodontitis: A Case Report

Author: David Gillam

Published: April 17, 2019

DOI: 10.19080/ADOH.2019.10.555797

Abstract Content: This case report describes the surgical management of a patient with a diagnosis of Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis using a mixed regenerative material which combined an enamel matrix derivative with an alloplastic bone substitute in both infra bony defects and furcation areas. The importance of an extensive oral hygiene regime following the surgical procedure as well as the patient’s ability to maintain an optimal plaque control is also key to the successful management of the patient’s condition.