title: Interradicular root proximity/fusion: a possible determining factor in regenerating molar furcations.
abstract: Both conventional and regenerative approaches have their limitations in correcting furcation defects. Cases of furcation that involve particular anatomical configurations, i.e., interradicular root proximity/fusion, have long been considered relative contraindications for treatments such as root amputation or hemisection. However, there has been little discussion of the role of interradicular root proximity in regenerative procedures. The purpose of this article was to report the clinical significance of the interradicular root relationship in regenerating intrabony defects associated with furcations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, China Medical College Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Hsien-Yang
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Hsien-Hsiung
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Chiang
authors.forename: Chi-Cheng
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Tsai
mesh_terms: D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*