Emdogain (EMD) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in periodontal regeneration

Abstract

Periodontitis is a major cause of adult tooth loss and is characterized by bacteria-induced inflammation and periodontal destruction. The ultimate goal of periodontal therapy is not only to slow down the development of periodontal disease, but also to regenerate the architectural and functional integrity of the periodontal complex, which includes the formation of new cementum together with a new connective tissue attachment between the newly formed bone and cementum.Periodontitis is a major cause of adult tooth loss and is characterized by bacteria-induced inflammation and periodontal destruction. The ultimate goal of periodontal therapy is not only to slow down the development of periodontal disease, but also to regenerate the architectural and functional integrity of the periodontal complex, which includes the formation of new cementum together with a new connective tissue attachment between the newly formed bone and cementum.