title: Resolution of furcation bone loss associated with vital pulp tissue after nonsurgical root canal treatment of three-rooted mandibular molars: a case report of identical twins.
abstract: This case report demonstrates the simultaneous development of furcation bone loss in three-rooted tooth #30 with vital pulp tissue in identical twins. In the first report, resolution of furcal bone loss was seen after nonsurgical root canal treatment. In the second report, furcal bone loss resolved after non-surgical root canal treatment, and periodontal therapy reduced probing depths to maintainable levels.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, MN, USA. endolaw@qwest.net
authors.forename: Alan S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Law
authors.forename: Robert H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Beaumont
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology*; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000628:therapy; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic