Evaluation of moxifloxacin-hydroxyapatite composite graft in the regeneration of intrabony defects: A clinical, radiographic, and microbiological study

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Title: Evaluation of moxifloxacin-hydroxyapatite composite graft in the regeneration of intrabony defects: A clinical, radiographic, and microbiological study
Authors: Y V Nagarjuna Reddy, P C Deepika, M P Venkatesh, K G Rajeshwari
Source: Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp 357-365 (2016)
Publisher Information: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016.
Publication Year: 2016
Collection: LCC:Dentistry
Subject Terms: Biodegradable gel, clinical parameters, composite graft, hydroxyapatite, intrabony defects, moxifloxacin, radiographic parameters, subgingival microflora, Dentistry, RK1-715
More Details: Background: The formation of new connective periodontal attachment is contingent upon the elimination or marked reduction of pathogens at the treated periodontal site. An anti-microbial agent, i.e. moxifloxacin has been incorporated into the bone graft to control infection and facilitate healing during and after periodontal therapy. Materials and Methods: By purposive sampling, 15 patients with at least two contralateral vertical defect sites were selected. The selected sites in each individual were divided randomly into test and control sites according to split-mouth design. Test site received moxifloxacin-hydroxyapatite composite graft and control site received hydroxyapatite-placebo gel composite graft. Probing depth (PD) and Clinical attachment level (CAL) were assessed at baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Bone probing depth (BPD) and hard tissue parameters such as amount of defect fill, percentage of defect fill, and changes in alveolar crest were assessed at baseline, 6, and 12 months. Changes in subgingival microflora were also assessed by culturing the subgingival plaque samples at baseline and at 3-month follow-up. The clinical, radiographic, and microbiological data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using descriptive statistics, paired sample t-test, independent t-test, and contingency test. Results: On intragroup comparison at test and control sites, there was a significant improvement in all clinical and radiographic parameters. However, on intergroup comparison of the same, there was no statistically significant difference between test and control sites at any interval. Although test sites showed slightly higher amount of bone fill, it was not statistically significant. There was a significant reduction in the counts of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis at both sites from baseline to 3 months. In addition, there was a significant reduction at test sites as compared to control sites at 3-month follow-up (P = 0.003 and P = 0.013). Conclusion: The reduction in microbial counts found in test sites at 3-month follow-up could not bring similar significant improvements in the clinical and radiographic parameters though the test sites showed slightly higher bone fill.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 0976-237X
0976-2361
Relation: http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2016;volume=7;issue=3;spage=357;epage=365;aulast=Nagarjuna; https://doaj.org/toc/0976-237X; https://doaj.org/toc/0976-2361
DOI: 10.4103/0976-237X.188564
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/4eea866360de49f1b1a0c5682af87f6d
Accession Number: edsdoj.4eea866360de49f1b1a0c5682af87f6d
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ISSN:0976237X
09762361
DOI:10.4103/0976-237X.188564
Published in:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
Language:English