title: Comparative evaluation of healing after periodontal flap surgery using isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate (bioadhesive material) and silk sutures: A split-mouth clinical study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Many factors contribute to uneventful and healthy postoperative healing. Hence, closure of periodontal flap postsurgery for the attainment of primary union between flap margins is of utmost importance. Isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate is a tissue adhesive, which can be used for the closure of elevated flaps to overcome the problems associated with conventional suture material like silk.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study aims to compare healing after periodontal flap surgery using isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate (bioadhesive material) and silk sutures.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was carried out on twenty patients who needed flap surgical procedure for pocket therapy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Results were subjected to statistical analysis. Pairedt-test was used for intragroup postprocedure improvement in each parameter, and independent samplet-test was used for intergroup comparison.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Early healing was seen with isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate during the 1stweek when compared with silk. However, no significant difference was seen in the 2ndweek when both the materials were compared.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It can be concluded that cyanoacrylate aids in early initial healing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Jyotsana Veneet
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Khurana
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Amita Milind
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Mali
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rohini Salil
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Mali
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Amit Ulhas
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Chaudhari
keywords: Conventional flap surgery; cyanoacrylate; sutures; tissue healing