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Human segmental mandibular defects treated with naturally derived bone morphogenetic proteins.

Carlo Ferretti1, Ugo Ripamonti

  • 1Division of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Baragwanath Hospital and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|June 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Naturally derived bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) showed potential for bone regeneration in human mandibular defects. While some patients experienced successful bone induction with the osteogenic device (OD), further refinement is needed for consistent clinical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have demonstrated bone induction capabilities in preclinical models.
  • Naturally derived BMPs offer a potential alternative to autologous bone grafts (ABGs) for bone regeneration.
  • Mandibular defects present a significant challenge in reconstructive surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a novel osteogenic device (OD) containing naturally derived BMPs for mandibular defect reconstruction.
  • To compare bone regeneration using the OD with traditional autologous bone grafts (ABGs).

Main Methods:

  • Development of an osteogenic device (OD) using human demineralized bone matrix and extracted bovine BMPs.
  • Clinical trial involving 13 patients with segmental mandibular defects, randomly assigned to receive either OD or ABG.

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  • Reconstruction utilized preformed titanium mesh, with OD applied as a paste and ABGs as cortico-cancellous grafts.
  • Clinical, radiographic, and histological assessments, including trephine biopsies at 3 months post-implantation.

    • Main Results:

    • The osteogenic device (OD) induced bone in 2 out of 6 treated patients, showing mineralized bone trabeculae and osteoid seams.
    • Autologous bone grafts (ABGs) demonstrated histological evidence of osteogenesis in 5 out of 7 patients.
    • Successful OD treatment resulted in highly active osteogenesis, surpassing that of ABGs in morphometric analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Naturally derived BMPs delivered via an OD show promise for osteoinduction in human mandibular defects.
    • The current OD formulation requires further optimization for reliable clinical performance.
    • This study provides valuable insights into BMP-based strategies for mandibular reconstruction.