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: -test was used for intergroup comparison. RESULTS: week when both the materials were compared. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that cyanoacrylate aids in early initial healing.