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Park, Baek, Kim, Cho, Chai, Kim, and Choi: Clinical case reports of cemental tear
Case Report

The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology 2008; 38(3): 551-556.

Published online: 30 September 2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5051/jkape.2008.38.3.551

Clinical case reports of cemental tear

Jung-Chul Park1, Do-Young Baek2, Chang-Sung Kim1, Kyoo-Sung Cho1, Jung-Kiu Chai1, Chong-Kwan Kim1, Seong-Ho Choi1

1Department of Periodontology, Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Korea.

2Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Korea.

Corresponence: Seong-Ho Choi. Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea. shchoi726@yuhc.ac, Tel: 82-2-2228-3189, Fax: 82-2-392-0398

Received 1 July 2008       Accepted 14 August 2008

Copyright © 2008 Korean Academy of Periodontology

Abstract

Purpose

Cemental tear is an uncommon form of root fracture that can lead to rapid localized attachment loss. When it is exposed in the periodontal pocket, it should be removed to prevent accumulation of dental plaque and calculus.

Material and Methods

2 patients were diagnosed as a cemental tear and they were treated with conventional flap operation and subgingival curettage. Additional treatments such as bone graft or guided tissue regeneration were not performed.

Result

Symptoms subsided after the treatment. Periodontal pocket has been reduced but no gain of clinical attachment was observed. Remnant of cemental fragment remained after curettage. However, periodontal pocket was stably maintained and there was no recurrence.

Conclusion

Periodontal attachment loss associated with cemental tear can be successfully treated with conventional periodontal surgical and nonsurgical procedures.

Keywords: Cemental tear, Cementum

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