title: The versatility of calcium sulfate: resolving periodontal challenges.
abstract: The multifaceted properties of calcium sulfate demonstrate its usefulness in periodontal practice. Calcium sulfate can function as a resorbable space filler, a resorbable barrier (compatible with guided tissue regeneration principles) and as a vehicle for controlled-release chemotherapy. Various periodontal challenges are demonstrated through case reports using calcium sulfate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bier
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Sinensky
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D002133:Calcium Sulfate; D003764:Dental Materials; D005260:Female; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D003764:Dental Materials; D002133:Calcium Sulfate