The impact of fatwas on patients’ acceptance of enamel matrix derivatives for periodontal regeneration in Saudi Arabia

Since the introduction of enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) (Emdogain？), it has not been allowed to be used in Saudi Arabia due to the religious restriction on porcine products. This study was conducted to determine the impact of the fatwas permitting the use of EMD and to assess the general perception of using bone-grafting materials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia