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Bone Augmentation Procedures in a Patient with Acromegaly.
Laura Andreea Schiller1,2, Albert Cristian Schiller3,4, Adalbert Schiller5
1Department of Radiology "Victor Babes", University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara 300041, Romania.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|July 23, 2020
Summary
Bone augmentation procedures are successful in acromegaly patients after pituitary adenoma removal. Successful bone regeneration occurred even without using autologous bone in grafting procedures.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Altered bone metabolism in acromegaly presents challenges for bone augmentation.
- Evaluating the efficacy of guided bone regeneration in patients with systemic diseases is crucial.
Observation:
- Two guided bone regeneration procedures were performed on a patient with acromegaly.
- Procedures included horizontal ridge augmentation and a lateral wall approach sinus graft.
- Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) assessed bone formation after nine months.
Findings:
- Bone augmentation procedures were successful in the patient with acromegaly.
- Successful outcomes were achieved without the use of autologous bone in the grafting material.
- Dental implants were successfully placed in the augmented bone areas.
Implications:
- Guided bone regeneration is a viable option for patients with acromegaly-related bone metabolism alterations.
- This case suggests that autologous bone may not be essential for successful bone augmentation in specific patient profiles.
- Further research can explore bone regeneration techniques in patients with other systemic metabolic diseases.
