Comparative evaluation of demineralized freeze dried bone allograft (dfdba) and gengigel along with a guided tissue membrane for the treatment of grade ii furcation defects : a randomised controlled clinical trail

Abstract

Background: Successful management of furcation involved tooth is a clinical challenge. Closure of furcation defects is the most desirable outcome of therapy to ensure optimal maintenance and long-term success. Attempts at regenerative therapy based on the concept of guided tissue regeneration (GTR) can result in significant improvements in clinical parameters, bone fill and closure of defects. Various biomaterials like DFDBA which has both osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties have been employed over years to achieve this goal . Various newer materials have also been used for this purpose. One such material is 0.8% hyaluronic acid (Gengigel®) which showed regenerative potential and also improvement in clinical parameters like clinical attachment level, pocket probing depth etc.