FURCATION INVOLVEMENTDepi Praharani S.Bagian Periodonsia

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Furcations: Classification, Characteristics, Treatment

FurcationCharacteristicsTreatment OptionsGrade IInitial involvement, may penetrate area up to 3 mmSlight bone lossSuprabony pocketsNo radiographic changesPerio debridementOdontoplasty

Grade IIBone lost on one or more aspects, > 3 mm but not through & throughHorizontal depth variesVertical bone loss possiblePossible radiographic visibilityPerio debridementFlap with odontoplasty & osteoplastyGuided tissue regeneration (more success with mand. Molars)Root resection

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Furcations: Classification, Characteristics, Treatment

FurcationCharacteristicsTreatment OptionsGrade IIIInterradicular bone absentAccess on fa/li blocked by gingivaThrough & through Radiographically visiblePerio debridementFlap procedureOdontoplastyRoot resectionhemisectionGrade IVInterradicular bone absentClinically visibleThrough & throughRadiographically visibleDebridementFlap surgery

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