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A 48-year-old male current smoker (half pack per day). Radiographic evidence of new bone formation for tooth #18 suggesting periodontal regeneration in the area of the furcation after OFD surgery in conjunction with teriparatide treatment (case courtesy of JDB). 5a Day of surgery. 5b One-year postoperative reevaluation. 5c Digital subtraction radiography of before and after. Arrows localize the enhanced signal reflective of new bone formation.
