Comparative study of enamel matrix derivative with or without GTR in the treatment of class II furcation lesions in dogs

Chronic Class II furcation lesions were created in four dogs. After 21 days, group 1 remained as a control, group 2 was treated with membranes and enamel matrix derivative (EMD), and group 3 received EMD alone. Healing in group 1 was characterized by along junctional epithelium and discrete bone formation; group 2 showed reduced bone formation; and group 3 showed significant bone regeneration (area of new bone = 67.36% +/- 3.93%; distance from furcation roof to bone crest = 0.57 +/- 0.15 mm). The EMD led to significant regeneration of the furcation lesions, and the association with membranes was detrimental.