Use of enamel matrix protein derivative with minimally invasive surgical approach in intra-bony periodontal defects: clinical and patient-centered outcomes

This case series evaluated the clinical performance and patient-centered outcomes after a minimally invasive surgical technique (MIST) associated with enamel matrix protein derivative (EMD), for the treatment of intra-bony defects. Twelve patients presenting teeth with probing depth >5 mm and bleeding on probing associated with radiographic evidence of intra-bony defect were treated by MIST associated with EMD. Clinical parameters were measured at baseline, 3 and 6 months. Patient perception during the intraoperative period and during the first postoperative week was evaluated. The use of MIST with EDM promoted significant improvements in clinical parameters, minimal pain/discomfort and maximum esthetics satisfaction. Within of limits of the present study, it could be shown that MIST combined with EMD for the treatment of intra-bony defects promotes satisfactory clinical and patient-centered outcomes.

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Main Authors:	Ribeiro,Fernanda Vieira, Nociti Júnior,Francisco Humberto, Sallum,Enilson Antonio, Sallum,Antonio Wilson, Casati,Márcio Zaffalon
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto 2010
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402010000100010
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