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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Eggshell Derived Nanohydroxyapatite as a Bone Graft for Intrabony Defects was Evaluated Using (CBCT) - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Vishnuvarthan Ganapathy, Anitha Balaji, T S Sampath Kumar, Mohanasatheesh Shanmugam

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Vishnuvarthan GanapathyDepartment of Periodontics and Implantology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Anitha BalajiDepartment of Periodontics and Implantology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
T S Sampath KumarDepartment of Periodontics and Implantology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mohanasatheesh ShanmugamDepartment of Periodontics and Implantology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Aim: The study aims to assess the effectiveness of eggshell-derived nanohydroxyapatite (EnHA) as a bone graft material for treating intrabony defects, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for evaluation. Materials and Methods: Ten patients were divided into two groups: Group 1: individuals with 2-wall defects, Group 2: those with 3-wall defects. Follow-up appointments at 1-, 3-, and 6-month intervals included assessments of clinical attachment level (CAL), probing depth (PD), and gingival recession (GR). CBCT scans were conducted pre-operative, immediately post-surgery, and at 1-month, 3-month, and 5-month follow-ups. Results: In both groups, clinical parameters such as CAL, PD, and CBCT measurements reveal significant decreases in CAL and PD values alongside positive trends in CBCT measurements. Additionally, Group 2 exhibited enhancements in periodontal health, suggesting the potential effectiveness of EnHA. Conclusion: EnHA demonstrates potential as a substitute for bone grafting in intrabony defects, showing favourable trends in both clinical and CBCT evaluations during a 6-month observation period.

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2-wall defect3-wall defectCBCTeggshell-derived hydroxyapatiteintrabony defectlocalized periodontitis

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PMCPMC11888653

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