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Allogeneic bone for secondary alveolar cleft osteoplasty.

B B Maxson1, S D Baxter, K W Vig

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Allogeneic bone grafts show high efficacy in secondary alveolar cleft osteoplasty for cleft lip and palate patients. This bone grafting technique effectively bridges alveolar clefts and supports dental development.

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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Secondary alveolar cleft osteoplasty is crucial for patients with cleft lip and palate.
  • Allogeneic bone grafts are utilized for alveolar reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of allogeneic bone for secondary alveolar cleft osteoplasty.
  • To assess the periodontal status and dental development in grafted cleft sites.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 24 patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
  • Clinical and radiographic examination 20–47 months post-surgery.
  • Comparison of periodontal parameters between cleft and non-cleft teeth.

Main Results:

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  • Complete bone bridging achieved in 21 out of 24 patients.
  • No significant differences in plaque, gingivitis, bleeding, sulcus depth, or attachment levels.
  • Statistically significant difference in attached gingiva noted.
  • Successful orthodontic eruption of canine teeth into grafted sites in 9 patients.
  • Maxillary segment stability adequate for prosthodontic restoration.

Conclusions:

  • Allogeneic bone is an effective graft material for secondary alveolar cleft osteoplasty.
  • The procedure supports favorable periodontal health and dental development.
  • Orthodontic management of unerupted canines is viable in conjunction with allogeneic grafting.