[Algipore--new material for repair of bony periodontal pockets]

Intrabony periodontal lesions of three minipigs received surgical debridement followed by site implantation of synthetic and phycogenic hydroxylapatite graft material. Histologic examination of the sites treated with Algipore showed limited ossification of these implants. Lesions treated with the phycogenic material showed increased ossification of the implant pores and the implant periphery. These results suggest that Algipore has no clinical indication, while the phycogenic material could have a limited indication in intrabony periodontal lesions.