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A Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach for Periodontal Regeneration: Surgical Technique and Observations

1999; Wiley; Volume: 70; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1902/jop.1999.70.12.1547

1943-3670

Stephen K. Harrel,

Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes

Increasingly, patients referred to periodontists have undergone some form of non-surgical periodontal treatment prior to their referral. As a result of this, there is an increased need to treat isolated, rather than generalized, periodontal defects. A surgical technique that utilizes small incisions and a limited access approach for treating isolated periodontal defects is described. Results from the use of the minimally invasive surgical (MIS) technique for periodontal regeneration in a comparison study appear to be similar to those where a more traditional surgical approach has been used. Some of the apparent advantages and disadvantages of using the MIS approach are discussed.