Comparative evaluation of healing after periodontal flap surgery using isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate (bioadhesive material) and silk sutures: A split-mouth clinical study.

BACKGROUND

Many factors contribute to uneventful and healthy postoperative healing. Hence, closure of periodontal flap postsurgery for the attainment of primary union between flap margins is of utmost importance. Isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate is a tissue adhesive, which can be used for the closure of elevated flaps to overcome the problems associated with conventional suture material like silk.

AIM

This study aims to compare healing after periodontal flap surgery using isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate (bioadhesive material) and silk sutures.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The study was carried out on twenty patients who needed flap surgical procedure for pocket therapy.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED

Results were subjected to statistical analysis. Paired -test was used for intragroup postprocedure improvement in each parameter, and independent sample -test was used for intergroup comparison.

RESULTS

Early healing was seen with isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate during the 1 week when compared with silk. However, no significant difference was seen in the 2 week when both the materials were compared.

CONCLUSIONS

It can be concluded that cyanoacrylate aids in early initial healing.