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Autogenous Bone Graft Versus Bovine Bone Graft in Association With Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Reconstruction of
Bruno Torres Bezerra1, John Nadson Andrade Pinho2, Fabrício Eneas Diniz Figueiredo2
11 Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, Brazil.
Objective:
To compare the outcomes of 2 different bone graft materials: autogenous bone grafts from mandibular symphysis and bovine bone grafts associated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Methods:
Twenty individuals met the inclusion criteria and accepted to participate in the study. Group A patients underwent alveolar bone grafting using autologous bone and group B patients using a bovine bone graft associated with PRP. Cone beam computed tomography scans were taken and reconstructed 3-dimensionally for all patients preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively.
Results:
A significant reduction was detected for area and volume within group A and group B. Between groups, no significant difference was found for area or volume.
Conclusions:
Bovine grafts associated with PRP are a good option for the reconstruction of alveolar clefts and provide good results such as autologous bone grafts.
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