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[Are allogeneic spongiosa grafts ready for general practice?]
Schweizerische Monatsschrift Fur Zahnheilkunde = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie
|August 1, 1977
Summary
Allogenic bone implants for infrabony pockets showed moderate pocket reduction and bone apposition after six months. However, postsurgical complications and questionable success limit their use for general dental practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
- Bone Grafting Materials
Context:
- Infrabony periodontal defects present a significant clinical challenge.
- Allogenic bone materials are explored as potential bone graft substitutes.
- Evaluating the efficacy of stored allogenic implants in periodontal regeneration is crucial.
Purpose:
- To assess the clinical outcomes of using two differently stored allogenic implants in treating infrabony periodontal pockets.
- To quantify changes in pocket depth and bone levels following the regenerative procedure.
Summary:
- Nine subjects with 23 infrabony pockets were treated with allogenic bone implants.
- After a 6-month healing period, an average pocket reduction of 2.7 mm and bone apposition of 1.0 mm were observed.
- Postsurgical flap shrinkage necessitated surgical corrections in several cases.
Impact:
- The study highlights the limitations of allogenic bone implants due to postsurgical complications and variable success rates.
- The procedure's complexity and uncertain outcomes suggest it is not yet suitable for non-specialist clinicians.
- Further research is needed to refine allogenic grafting techniques for predictable periodontal regeneration.