A volumetric analysis of sulcular fluid flow relative to teeth undergoing periodontal prosthesis
Date
1971
DOI
Authors
Holmes, Thomas F.
Watkin, Arnold
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Abstract
This study was undertaken to determine whether there
was any volumetric change in the amount of sulcular fluid
flow in the gingival crevice, prior to, and subsequent to
the placement of fixed periodontal prostheses.
The volume of sulcuf ar fluid was measured and assayed
by the use of disposable plastic syringes graded in millimeters:
I. Prior to tooth preparation.
II. Approximately two to four weeks after temporization of individual and multiple prosthetic abutments.
III. Approximately two weeks after final insertion of fixed prosthesis.
The study was performed on ten human patients in
clinical periodontal health. The results statistically showed
that the amount of fluid flow increased after temporization
of prosthetic abutments and decreased slightly following
insertion of the final fixed prosthesis.
Description
Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University, School of Graduate Dentistry, 1971.
Bibliography included.
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