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Socket preservation using deproteinized horse-derived bone mineral.

Jang-Yeol Park¹, Ki-Tae Koo, Tae-Il Kim

¹Department of Periodontology and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science

|November 13, 2010

Summary

Horse-derived bone mineral effectively preserves alveolar ridge dimensions after tooth extraction, maintaining width and promoting new bone formation. This socket preservation technique aids in maintaining bone structure for future dental procedures.

Keywords:

Bone resorption Bone substitutes Clinical trial Tooth socket

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Area of Science:

Dental surgery
Periodontology
Bone regeneration

Background:

Tooth extraction often leads to significant alveolar ridge resorption.
Reduced alveolar ridge width and bone loss can complicate subsequent dental implant placement or prosthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

To clinically and histologically evaluate horse-derived bone mineral for socket preservation.
To assess the efficacy of this material in maintaining alveolar ridge dimensions post-extraction.

Main Methods:

Four patients with severe periodontitis or apical lesions underwent tooth extraction.
Socket preservation was performed using horse-derived bone mineral.
Clinical measurements (ridge width, crest height) and histological examination were conducted.

Main Results:

Surgical sites healed without complications.
No significant difference was observed in ridge width between baseline and 6 months post-procedure.
Histological analysis showed 9.88% new bone formation and 42.62% graft particles.

Conclusions:

Horse-derived bone mineral is effective for socket preservation.
This material helps maintain ridge dimensions and promotes new bone formation via osteoconductive properties.