A study of distribution, prevalence and relationship of the localized periodontitis of first and second molar root fusion.
10.5051/jkape.2006.36.2.503
- Author:
Byung Kook CHOI
1
;
Ki Seok HONG
;
Chin Hyung CHUNG
;
Sung Bin LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, Dan-Kook University, Korea. kshong-2001@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
localized periodontitis;
root fusion
- From:The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology
2006;36(2):503-513
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution, prevalence and relationship of the localized periodontitis of root fusion in maxillary and mandibular molars. One hundred patients who had eight maxillary and mandibular molars(third molars excluded) were consecutively selected for the study subjects. The subjects provided a total of 800 molars, i.e., 400 maxillary and 400 mandibular molars. A decision about root fusion was made on the radiographic examination. Probing depth, plaque index, gingival index and mobility were measured. The results were as follows. 1. 15.9% of the molars had a fused root. 22% of the maxillary molars and 9.8% of the mandibular molars had a fused molars. 2. In maxillary molars, the results of probing depth, plaque index, gingival index, mobility are more higher in test group than in control group, and there was a significantly difference except plaque index of maxillary first molars group(p<0.01). 3. In mandibular molars, the results of probing depth, plaque index, gingival index, mobility are more higher in test group than in control group, and there was a significantly difference(p<0.01). As a result of this study, it can be concluded that, in management of molars with a root fusion, we should detect the molars through the precise radiographic examination, early periodontal treatment and systematic treatment plan should be chosen. And postoperative continuing supportive periodontal therapy is needed.
