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Case Reports
. 2014 Jan;17(1):75-9.
doi: 10.4103/0972-0707.124156.

An innovative approach in the management of palatogingival groove using Biodentine™ and platelet-rich fibrin membrane

Dexton Antony Johns  1 , Vasundhara Yayathi Shivashankar  1 , K Shobha  2 , Manu Johns  3
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An innovative approach in the management of palatogingival groove using Biodentine™ and platelet-rich fibrin membrane

Dexton Antony Johns et al. J Conserv Dent. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Palatogingival groove is an anatomical malformation that often causes severe periodontal defects. Treatments of such an anomaly present a clinical challenge to the operator. Careful endodontic and periodontal procedures may restore the form and function. In the present case; root canal therapy, apicectomy, and sealing of the groove with Biodentine™ were done. Bone graft was placed followed by platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane. This treatment modality resulted in gain in attachment, reduction in pocket depth, and deposition of bone in the osseous defect. A 24 month follow-up is included.

Keywords: Biodentine; palatogingival groove; platelet-rich fibrin membrane.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Preoperative clinical
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Preoperative clinical palatal view
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Preoperative occlusal view
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Palatogingival groove exposed after elevating a full thickness flap
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Sealing of the PGG with biodentin
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Removal of the granulation tissue and debriding the defect
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Placement of bone graft
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Placement of platelet-rich fibrin membrane
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Twenty-four month follow-up
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