Granulation tissue removal in routine and minimally invasive procedures

Compend Contin Educ Dent. 1995 Sep;16(9):960, 962, 964 passim.

Abstract

This article reviews the use of a new mechanical surgical instrument, the D'Granulator, designed to quickly and easily remove granulation tissue while maintaining a blood-free field during periodontal and endodontic surgical procedures. A technique for minimally invasive periodontal bone grafting is also given. This technique allows for minimization of soft-tissue trauma and the removal of granulation tissue from periodontal defects using a much smaller surgical incision than that used in standard bone graft techniques.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Debridement / instrumentation
  • Endodontics / instrumentation
  • Granulation Tissue / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Periodontal Diseases / surgery*
  • Subgingival Curettage / instrumentation*
  • Surgery, Oral / instrumentation*
  • Surgery, Oral / methods
  • Surgical Flaps