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Ridge Preservation and Augmentation Using a Carbonated Apatite Bone Graft Substitute: A Case Series.

Yoichi Taniguchi¹, Tatsuro Koyanagi¹, Toru Takagi¹

¹Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan.

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Summary

Mineral carbonated apatite shows promise as a bone graft material for dental implant therapy. This study found it effective for both ridge preservation and augmentation, leading to stable bone regeneration.

Keywords:

carbonate apatite case report implant ridge augmentation ridge preservation

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Dental Implantology
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Mineral carbonated apatite is a novel bone graft material.
Its efficacy in implant therapy requires further clinical investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of using carbonated apatite alone for bone regeneration in implant therapy.
To assess its effectiveness in both ridge preservation and augmentation procedures.

Main Methods:

Retrospective assessment of 20 patients (36 sites) undergoing bone regeneration for implant placement.
Utilized simultaneous or staged approaches for ridge preservation or augmentation using only carbonated apatite.
Collected clinical and radiographic data to measure bone regeneration.

Main Results:

Both simultaneous and staged approaches yielded significant bone regeneration in height and width.
Simultaneous ridge preservation achieved a mean height of 7.4 mm and width of 6.5 mm.
Staged ridge preservation achieved a mean height of 7.2 mm and width of 5.5 mm.

Conclusions:

Carbonated apatite alone is a viable bone graft material for dental implant procedures.
It facilitates stable and favorable bone regeneration for ridge preservation and augmentation.
Further research can explore its long-term outcomes and comparative effectiveness.