TY - JOUR A1 - Vishnoi, Shivlal A1 - Phadnaik, Mangesh A1 - Chandran, Sarath A1 - Bishnoi, Brinda T1 - Tunnel Preparation Y1 - 2015/1/1 JF - Indian Journal of Oral Health and Research JO - Indian J Oral Health Res SP - 33 EP - 36 VL - 1 IS - 1 UR - https://www.ijohr.org/article.asp?issn=2393-8692;year=2015;volume=1;issue=1;spage=33;epage=36;aulast=Vishnoi DO - 10.4103/2393-8692.158909 N2 - Treatment and management of teeth with furcation involvement is one of the most challenging problems confronting general dentist. In advanced furcation involvement, the tunnel preparation procedure is preferable to extraction when other treatments are precluded for financial or other reasons. Certain technical problems, such as gaining access for oral hygiene procedures on posterior molars, are obvious; this heroic technique could not be considered as a regular treatment modality for any tooth or any patient. This treatment was done for a 38-year-old female patient in good general health. After raising a full thickness flap on the mandibular left side of the mouth, the furcation of tooth #36 was widened by a #2 round bur and bone file. Osteoplasty continued by bur, file, and chisel until enough space was created for interdental brush use to control dental plaque. Flap was placed apically and sutured. Prosthodontic treatment was done 4 months after the periodontal therapy. After 1-year, the treated tooth is still functioning in the mouth of the patient. We are satisfied with the result of treatment. ER -