Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Enamel matrix protein helped bone regrow in dogs with gum disease
By Watanabe, Kazuhiro et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2003·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of enamel matrix protein applied to spontaneous periodontal disease in two dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs with spontaneous periodontal disease were treated with a special protein called enamel matrix protein (EMP) to help regenerate their gum and bone tissue. One dog had bone loss around its upper teeth, while the other had bone loss between its lower molars. After the treatment, which involved applying EMP to the exposed roots of the teeth, both dogs showed improvement in bone levels and gum attachment after one to four months. This suggests that EMP can be an effective treatment for dogs suffering from periodontal disease.
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Abstract
Enamel matrix protein (EMP) was applied for regeneration of periodontal tissue in 2 dogs with spontaneous periodontal disease. Case 1 had bony resorption around the root and root apex of the maxillary fourth premolars. Case 2 had vertical resorption of bone between the mandibular first and second molars. A flap was formed in the buccal gingiva, and EMP was applied onto the surface of the exposed root. One or 4 months postoperatively, increased bone level and clinical attachment were recognized. EMP was therefore suggested to be effective to induce regeneration of periodontal tissues in the cases with periodontal disease.
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