Application of Enamel Matrix Derivative and Intrusive Orthodontic Movement in the Treatment of Vertical Bony Defects: A Case Report.

Application of Enamel Matrix Derivative and Intrusive Orthodontic Movement in the Treatment of Vertical Bony Defects: A Case Report.
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2019 Jan/Feb;39(1):73-81
Authors: Jang I, Lee JK, Song GS, Choi DS, Yozgatian JH, Cha BK
Abstract
This case report presents treatment of a severe localized horizontal bone loss combined with infrabony defects adjacent to pathologically migrated teeth by orthodontic intrusion following a graft of enamel matrix derivative (EMD) without root surface conditioning. The patient was diagnosed with Angle Class II malocclusion, anterior spacing, and pathologically migrated incisors. Graft of EMD mixed with bone materials was applied for periodontal regeneration before orthodontic treatment, and periapical radiographs were taken every 3 months for radiographic evaluation. After closure of anterior spaces by orthodontic treatment, infrabony defects improved dramatically, with a favorable alveolar bone level and periodontal pocket depth.
PMID: 30543730 [PubMed - in process]

Source: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry - December 16, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent Source Type: research