Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone membrane treatment improves deep gum pockets in dogs
By Stepaniuk, Kevin S & Gingerich, Wade·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2015·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of an Osseous Allograft Membrane for Guided Tissue Regeneration in the Dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with deep gum pockets was treated using a special bone graft to help regenerate healthy gum tissue. Before treatment, the average depth of these pockets was about 7.2 mm, but after using the graft, the pockets were reduced to normal levels, with an average improvement of 5.4 mm. This method showed promising results in helping the dogs regain healthy gum attachment without any complications. Overall, the dogs experienced significant improvement in their periodontal health.
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Abstract
Clinical application of a demineralized freeze-dried cortical bone membrane allograft (DFBMA) for treatment of intra(infra)bony periodontal pockets in dogs was evaluated. The mean pre-treatment periodontal probing depth equaled 7.2-mm. Post-treatment probing depths in all 11 cases were normal, with a mean periodontal probing gain of 5.4-mm. Guided tissue regeneration using a commercially available veterinary canine DFBMA and canine demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) resulted in clinically significant periodontal attachment gains. The gain of new periodontal tissue attachment was statistically significant (P < 0.0001). The commercially available veterinary allograft products predictably increased new periodontal attachment without any identified membrane sequelae in these 11 cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27012060/