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 t-test was used for intragroup postprocedure improvement in each parameter, and independent sample t-test was used for intergroup comparison. RESULTS: Early healing was seen with isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate during the 1(st) week when compared with silk. However, no significant difference was seen in the 2(nd) week when both the materials were compared. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that cyanoacrylate aids in early initial healing.