A Periodontal Examination of an adult, male, Sumatran Orang
Orang stabilized with inhalation anesthesia and prepared for intra-oral x-rays
View of the oral cavity showing typical staining of the dentition
View of the healed maxillary right second pre-molar following utilization of our standard extraction site management Protocol presented in the Education Section
View of Mandibular right first and second molar extraction site as seen in the reflecting mirror
View of the upper dentition showing that both 2ed Pre-molars are missing. Notice the apparently healthy periodontium of the 4 incisors
Notice in the mirror the 15 mm periodontal pocket located between the maxillary left central and lateral incisors.
Patient with endotracheal tube securely fastened to a modified syringe casing, which functions as an atraumatic mouth prop.
An intra-oral view of the maxillary anterior dentition. Notice the secure positioning of the mouth prop to provide maximum visual access to the patient’s upper left lateral incisor.
A view into the inter-proximal space between the central and lateral incisors revealing the 15mm periodontal defect.
A radiographic view of the periodontal defect during debridement of defect, and before placement of bone graft repair material.
Cleaning of bony defect with hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite flushing solutions.
Placement of Bioglass synthetic particulate bone grafting materials into periodontal defect.
Post operative radiographic view of repaired bony periodontal defect.
Post operative intra-oral view of sutured gingival flap with resorbable knots hidden below the gingival tissues on the palatal aspect of the teeth away from the patient’s curious fingernails.