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- Title
Effect of Mechanical Treatment on Healing After Third Molar Extraction.
- Authors
Ferreira, Carlos E.; Grossi, Sara G.; Novaes Jr., Arthur B.; Dunford, Robert G.; Feres-Filho, Eduardo J.
- Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of subgingival scaling and root planing on healing of the distal surface of second molars following extraction of third molars. Twenty-eight patients with contralateral erupted third molars and pocket depths greater than or equal to 3 mm on the distal surface of the second molars participated in this study. Measurements of supragingival bacterial plaque, bleeding on probing, pocket depth, and relative attachment level were performed at baseline and 2 months otter treatment. Extraction of contralateral third molars was carried out simultaneousley. The experimental site received thorough scaling and root planing of the distal surface of the second molar, while the control site received extraction alone. Experimental sites showed significant improvement in all clinical parameters assessed compared to the control sites. In conclusion, periodontal lesions on the distal of second molars can be significantly improved following scaling and root planing after extraction of third molars.
- Subjects
TOOTH root planing; HEALING; MOLARS; DENTAL plaque; THERAPEUTICS; DENTAL extraction
- Publication
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 1997, Vol 17, Issue 3, p250
- ISSN
0198-7569
- Publication type
Article