Human clinical and histologic responses to Durapatite implants in intraosseous lesions. Case reports.

The healing response following implantation of a nonresorbable ceramic (durapatite) into human periodontal osseous defects was evaluated clinically and histologically. Four tooth-containing blocks were obtained from four patients who had received durapatite implants in osseous defects, each exceeding 4 mm in depth. Each patient was seen for 5 to 13 postsurgical maintenance visits.

Periodontal healing following open debridement flap procedures. I. Clinical assessment of soft tissue and osseous repair.

The healing response of the periodontium was evaluated after periodontal flap and debridement procedures in patients with different levels of postsurgical plaque control. Thirty-one sites in 19 patients were included. Measurements were performed from a fixed reference point presurgically and before reentry surgery.

Tetracycline: a clinical study to determine its effectiveness as long-term adjuvant.

A random double blind crossover study of patients on the effects of tetracycline therapy over a 3-month period revealed that there were no significant differences between the placebo group and tetracycline-treated groups in relation to (1) Gingival Index, (2) Debris Index and (3) Papillary Bleeding. A marked improvement in the Gingival Index occurred after 3 months of treatment in each group resulting from curettage and home care. Papillary bleeding was significantly reduced after 3 months of treatment in the tetracycline group and similar trends were observed in the placebo group.