THE USE OF BICHAT’S BUCCAL FAT PAD FOR PERIODONTAL RECONSTRUCTION IN PATIENT WITH GENERALIZED PERIODONTITIS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Generalized periodontitis is a multifactorial disease of periodontal tissues, which is characterized by progressive bone destruction and resorption. The search for new techniques and materials for periodontal reconstruction during surgical treatment in patients with generalized periodontitis is very relevant and requires careful attention of both scientists and clinicians. An 8-yearlong case study of Bichat’s buccal fat pad use for periodontal reconstruction in patient with generalized periodontitis demonstrated high clinical efficacy, rapid anatomical and functional recovery.

Keywords

• generalized periodontitis
• bichat’s buccal fat pad
• periodontal pocket