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ArticleCureus2025

Regenerative Management of a Late Endoperiodontal Complication After Phased Perio-Orthodontic Therapy: A Case Report.

Satoru Morikawa, Kazuya Watanabe, Taneaki Nakagawa

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Satoru MorikawaDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
Kazuya WatanabeDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
Taneaki NakagawaDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A man in his mid-50s with stage III periodontitis underwent a structured, multiphase treatment. Following the initial therapy that achieved periodontal stability (evidenced by improved clinical parameters), orthodontic treatment with strategic extractions was performed. Unexpectedly, a severe endoperiodontal lesion subsequently developed in the left maxillary canine. Cone-beam CT confirmed extensive circumferential bone resorption. After endodontic therapy, periodontal regenerative therapy using enamel matrix derivative and bovine bone graft was performed. Six months post-surgery, the probing pocket depth improved from 6 mm to 3 mm, with no bleeding on probing, and radiographs showed improved radiopacity. A 2.5-year follow-up demonstrated a stable periodontal condition. This case underscores that late-stage complications can arise even with thorough evidence-based therapy. This highlights the importance of proactive monitoring and demonstrates the potential for successful regeneration of severe bone defects.

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enamel matrix derivativeendoperiodontal lesionorthodontic treatmentperiodontal regenerationstage iii periodontitis

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PMID40777068
PMCPMC12329478

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