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Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using a Novel Synthetic Grafting Material: A Case with Two-Year Follow-Up
Peter Fairbairn1, Minas Leventis2, Chas Mangham3
1Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208, USA.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|March 1, 2018
Summary
This study shows a new synthetic bone graft material effectively preserves alveolar ridges after tooth extraction, promoting bone regeneration and stable dental implant placement. The material facilitated excellent healing and long-term implant success.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Alveolar ridge preservation is crucial for successful dental implant rehabilitation following tooth extraction.
- Traditional methods often involve complex procedures and materials.
- A novel in situ hardening, resorbable synthetic bone graft offers a potential alternative.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old female underwent atraumatic extraction of a mandibular molar.
- The extraction socket was grafted with a synthetic biomaterial (beta tricalcium phosphate and calcium sulfate).
- The site healed by secondary intention without a membrane or primary closure.
Findings:
- Excellent soft tissue healing and ridge architecture preservation were observed after 12 weeks.
- Histological analysis confirmed significant bone regeneration.
- High primary implant stability was achieved, confirmed by torque and resonance frequency analysis.
Implications:
- This synthetic biomaterial demonstrates efficacy in alveolar ridge preservation and facilitates immediate dental implant placement.
- The technique simplifies the grafting procedure, potentially reducing treatment time and complexity.
- Long-term (2-year) follow-up confirmed stable biological, functional, and esthetic outcomes, highlighting the material's clinical potential.
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