Following successful completion of the treatment, the patient omitted the planned supportive maintenance therapy but reported 4 years later. He did not have any complaints. Intraoral examination (FIGURE 7) revealed poor oral hygiene. The interdental papilla between 24 and 25, and between 32 and 33 was enlarged showing mild recurrence. Periodontal re-evaluation revealed a bleeding score of 84.5% and pocket depths ranging from 2-6mm.Full mouth scaling and root planning with iodine irrigation was performed. The patient was booked for yearly maintenance care.
Panoramic radiograph (FIGURE 2) displayed impacted 48 and Grade 1 bone loss around 44.The other teeth positioning and bone height were normal. Histological evaluation (FIGURE 3) of the gingival
Panoramic radiograph (FIGURE 2) displayed impacted 48 and Grade 1 bone loss around 44.The other teeth positioning and bone height were normal. Histological evaluation (FIGURE 3) of the gingival