Diagnosis and management of vertical bony defects in periodontal disease.
This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of vertical bony defects in patients with periodontitis. Defect- and tooth-related factors that impact treatment decisions and prognosis of regenerative therapy are reviewed. Etiologic and contributing factors are also discussed, as are follow-up and long-term maintenance of treated sites.
Academy of Periodontology, Rocky Mountain Society of Periodontists.
Rachel A
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Schallhorn
D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome