VOLUME 21 , ISSUE 5 ( May, 2020 ) > List of Articles
Rohit Singh, Prabu Mahin Syed Ismail, Vinod Kambli, Khaidem Deba Singh
Keywords : Apical surgery, CERAMENT™, Hydroxyapatite, Platelet-rich fibrin
Citation Information : Singh R, Ismail PM, Kambli V, Singh KD. Evaluation of Hydroxyapatite Granules, CERAMENT™, and Platelet-rich Fibrin in the Management of Endodontic Apical Surgery. J Contemp Dent Pract 2020; 21 (5):554-557.
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2825
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 25-12-2013
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).
Aim: The present study compared hydroxyapatite granules, CERAMENT™, and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the management of endodontic apical surgery cases. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted on 126 patients requiring apical surgery of both genders. Patients were treated with hydroxyapatite granules, CERAMENT™, and PRF and were recalled regularly for assessment of pain, mobility, presence or absence of sinus, and healing site. Results: The mean days taken for the disappearance of pain in group I was 51.2 days, in group II was 52.3 days, and in group III was 44.7 days. The difference was significant (p < 0.05). There was a less number of draining sinuses in II and III groups. This was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Significantly less area remained after surgical intervention in groups II and III compared to group I recorded at follow-up period. The difference was significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found PRF superior in terms of reducing pain, mobility, and sinus and improving the healing site as compared to hydroxyapatite and CERAMENT™. Clinical significance: Platelet-rich fibrin is considered more superior in terms of reducing pain, mobility, and sinus and improving the healing site, and it can be advised in clinical practice for endodontic management.