Dentin as bone substitute in the management of periodontal osseous defects: A case report

Abstract

Over the years, the concept of periodontal regeneration evolved, so did the bone grafting materials. Though many bone graft materials are available in the market, autografts still remain the most sought after bone graft for the management of osseous defects. However, the availability of autografts and patient compliance are an important consideration before deciding the treatment plan. In order to overcome this drawback, the concept of using demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) as a bone substitute ascended. In this case report, DDM obtained from the hopeless teeth that were indicated for extraction was used for the periodontal management of infrabony defects. The clinical outcome suggested that DDM can be efficaciously employed to attain bone regeneration. Keywords: Bone graft, Dentin,Flap surgery,Guided Tissue Regeneration,Osseous defects