Healing and regeneration of tissues following periodontal treatment in menopausal women

ABSTRACT

Association of osteoporosis with the onset and progression of periodontal disease and declining estrogen level following onset of menopause has been linked to alveolar bone leading to tooth loss. Guided tissue regeneration has been accepted as evidence of periodontal regeneration in the evaluation of GTR procedures by resorbable membranes of bio-compatible nature, such as bovine or human collagen membrane in this study, the use of freeze dried, cross linked bovine collagen was evaluated in the guided tissue regeneration method of periodontal treatment in menopausal patients along with maintaining nutritional balance [Calcium Ig day with vitamin D 700 iu day] to assess and to control /reduce the bone loss in periodontitis. Clinical Measurements like PPD, PAL, PI, BI, bitewing radiographs and heel sonometry at baseline, 6 and 9 months were taken. Significant improvement was recorded in test groups as compared with control groups. Further research trial is necessary using other alternate bio-compatible natural cost effective materials