Use of hyaluronic acid in periodontology for reconstruction of interdental papillae. Case description
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide occurring naturally in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue, joint fluid and other tissues. In connection with anti inflammatory properties and antibacterial and healing properties, hyaluronic acid may be used as a supplementary agent in the treatment of periodontal disease.
The study describes a case of a female patient with diagnosed aggressive periodontitis. After completing complex periodontal treatment, with the aim of improving aesthetics after the appearance of ”black triangles”, hyaluronic acid was injected, in accordance with the principles of the three step technique, TST. Six-monthly observations indicate a final improvement in the morphological reconstruction of the interdental papillae. There is a passing effect of complete filling of the interdental space.
Further long term-clinical studies are required, with the aim of getting better knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic effect in using hyaluronic acid in periodontology.
Artykuł ukazał sie w nr. 9/2015 MS
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