Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science

Korean Academy of Periodontology (대한치주과학회)
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Clinical case reports of cemental tear

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  • Park, Jung-Chul (Department of Periodontology, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Baek, Do-Young (Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Chang-Sung (Department of Periodontology, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Cho, Kyoo-Sung (Department of Periodontology, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Chai, Jung-Kiu (Department of Periodontology, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Chong-Kwan (Department of Periodontology, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Choi, Seong-Ho (Department of Periodontology, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University)
  • 박정철 (연세대학교 치과대학 치주과학교실, 치주조직재생연구소) ;
  • 백도영 (연세대학교 치과대학 보존과학교실) ;
  • 김창성 (연세대학교 치과대학 치주과학교실, 치주조직재생연구소) ;
  • 조규성 (연세대학교 치과대학 치주과학교실, 치주조직재생연구소) ;
  • 채중규 (연세대학교 치과대학 치주과학교실, 치주조직재생연구소) ;
  • 김종관 (연세대학교 치과대학 치주과학교실, 치주조직재생연구소) ;
  • 최성호 (연세대학교 치과대학 치주과학교실, 치주조직재생연구소)
  • Published : 2008.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Cemental tear is an uncommon form of root fracture that can lead to rapid localized attachment loss. When it is exposed in the periodontal pocket, it should be removed to prevent accumulation of dental plaque and calculus. Material and Methods: 2 patients were diagnosed as a cemental tear and they were treated with conventional flap operation and subgingival curettage. Additional treatments such as bone graft or guided tissue regeneration were not performed. Result: Symptoms subsided after the treatment. Periodontal pocket has been reduced but no gain of clinical attachment was observed. Remnant of cemental fragment remained after curettage. However, periodontal pocket was stably maintained and there was no recurrence. Conclusion: Periodontal attachment loss associated with cemental tear can be successfully treated with conventional periodontal surgical and nonsurgical procedures.

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