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Khalid Al-Fouzan
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Histological Examination of Furcal Perforation Repair Using Geristore®: A Preliminary Report
Author(s): Khalid Al-Hezaimi*,Khalid Al-Fouzan,Fawad Javed,Ilan Rotstein
Khalid Al-Hezaimi*,Khalid Al-Fouzan,Fawad Javed,Ilan Rotstein
Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the efficacy of a resin-modified glass ionomer(Geristore® syringeable) to repair accidental furcal perforations occurring during root canal treatment in dogs. Materials and methods: Two beagle dogs (mean age and weight: 15 months and 13.8 kg respectively) with furcal perforations (2 mm x 3 mm) in the mandibular second premolars (P2) were included. Under general anesthesia, supragingival scaling was performed, performation sites were irrigated with 0.9% sodium hypochlorite and haemorrhage was controlled. Geristore® syringeable was delivered to the perforation site using intra-oral tips. The material was left over the perforation defect for ten seconds and then light-cured according to the manufacturers’ instructions. After 4 months, a periodontal exam.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1122.1000120