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Ball-Shaped Periodontal Tip Design for Superior Furcation Cleaning

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Thorough scaling and root planing in furcation areas is one of the most difficult aspects of periodontal therapy.

 

The furcation area is where the roots of a multi-rooted tooth begin to branch.

 Simply put:

  • Single-rooted teeth (like incisors) do not have furcations.

  • Multi-rooted teeth (like molars) have roots that branch out near the crown. The area where this branching occurs is the furcation.

 

Specific Locations of Furcation Areas:

  • Maxillary First Molars: These typically have three roots: palatal, mesiobuccal, and distobuccal. Furcation areas are located where these three roots diverge, on the buccal, palatal, and distal surfaces of the tooth.



  • Maxillary Second Molars: The root morphology of these teeth varies more. They may have three roots, or the roots may be fused into two or even one. The position of the furcation area changes accordingly.



  • Mandibular Molars: These generally have two roots: mesial and distal. Furcation areas are found where these two roots separate, on the buccal and lingual surfaces of the tooth.

 Classification of Teeth

The palatal roots of molars often diverge significantly from the buccal roots and can have concave or irregular surfaces (Takacs et al., 1993). These areas are anatomically complex, making them prone to plaque accumulation and difficult to clean thoroughly. This can lead to a buildup of plaque and calculus, which, over time, causes gingivitis and progresses to periodontitis. This results in alveolar bone resorption, tooth mobility, and ultimately.

 

What is Furcation Involvement?

Furcation involvement refers to periodontal disease that affects the furcation area of multi-rooted teeth. In simpler terms, it's periodontitis occurring at the branching point of molar roots.

 

Factors Contributing to Furcation Involvement:

  1. Plaque Microorganisms: Plaque in the furcation area is harder to remove, accelerating the progression and severity of the disease. 

Plaque Microorganisms


   2. Occlusal Trauma: This acts as a contributing factor, as furcation areas are zones of occlusal stress concentration.

   3. Pulpal Infections: Infections originating from the pulp can spread to the furcation area through accessory canals located at the floor of the pulp chamber.

   4. Enamel Projections or Enamel Pearls: Cervical enamel projections, often found on the buccal surfaces of molars, 

       lack periodontal ligament attachment and only have junctional epithelium, predisposing them to periodontal pocket formation. 

Enamel Projection


   5. Root Anatomy: The length of the root trunk, the width of the furcation entrance, the angle of furcation and the root surface morphology all influence the development and progression of periodontal disease in molars.

  •  The portion of a multi-rooted tooth from the CEJ to the apical extent of the root is known as the "root complex" and is comprised of the root trunk and root cones.      

    The root trunk is generally defined as the portion from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) to the roof of the furcation. Teeth with short root trunks are prone to furcation involvement, while those with long root trunks are difficult to treat once involvement occurs.

  •  Root Surface Morphology: Roots with concavities or grooves.

  •  Teeth with furcal ridges: If periodontal pockets develop on these roots, the grooves make cleaning difficult.

  •  The width of the furcation entrance and the angle of furcation are also factors influencing th progression of periodontitis. The furcation angle is generally greater in first molars than in second molars, and greater in second molars than in third molars. The width of the furcation entrance varies considerably. Literature reports that 58% of first molar furcation entrances are less than 0.75mm wide, which is the typical width of a subgingival curette, making it difficult to access the furcation area. Straight periodontal tips also have difficulty reaching the bottom of deep periodontal pockets and the palatal root surfaces.

 

Specialized Ball-Shaped Periodontal Tips for Efficient Furcation Scaling

To achieve thorough scaling in molar furcation areas, left and right curved periodontal tips with a small 0.8mm diameter ball at the end were developed. 

The smooth, spherical surface allows for easier access into root concavities, grooves, and the roof of the furcation. 

Tips are suitable for mild cases of furcation involvement, such as Glickman Grade I. 

Conforming to the anatomical structure of the furcation area. This enables more effective removal of deposits without damaging the root surface.

 

0.8mm diameter ball at the end


0.8mm diameter ball at the end (2)

Features of Ball-Shaped Perio Tips:

  • Ball-Shaped: This design minimizes damage to the cementum and facilitates easier entry into the furcation area.

  • Typically Used for Subgingival Scaling and Root Planing: Used to remove plaque, calculus, and diseased cementum from the furcation area.


right cruved with ball P54RT

left cruved with ball P54LT

 

P54LT P54RT


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Usage Guide

Section

Right

Left

Maxillary



Buccal

P54RT

P54LT

Palatal

P54LT

P54RT

Mandibular



Lingual

P54RT

P54LT

Buccal

P54LT

P54RT

 

Clinical Cases:

  • Use P54RT to treat proximal surface furcation on teeth #14-#15.

1. Use P54RT to treat proximal surface furcation on teeth #14-#15

  • Use P54RT to treat proximal surface furcation on teeth #15-#16.

2. Use P54RT to treat proximal surface furcation on teeth #15-#16

  • Use P54RT to treat the furcation area on tooth #16.

3. Use P54RT to treat the furcation area on tooth #16

  • Use P54RT to treat the mesial furcation on tooth #25.

4. Use P54RT to treat the mesial furcation on tooth #25

  • Use P54RT to treat the mesial furcation on tooth #26.

5. Use P54RT to treat the mesial furcation on tooth #26

  • Use P54RT to treat buccal furcation on teeth #36.

6. Use P54RT to treat buccal furcation on teeth #36.

  • Use P54LT to treat the distal furcation on teeth #16.

7. Use P54LT to treat the distal furcation area on teeth #16

  • Use P54LT to treat the lingual furcation on teeth #36.

8. Use P54LT to treat the lingual furcation areas on teeth #36

  • Use P54LT to treat the furcation area on teeth #46.

9. Use P54L T to treat the furcation area on teeth #46

 

For complex, narrow, or deep furcation areas, and especially for Grade II and III furcation involvement, more specialized instruments are generally required.


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