Regenerating a Periodontal Defect Using Augmentation With Octacalcium Phosphate-Coated 100% Cancellous Bone Mineral:...

Alveolar bone loss threatens tooth stability and can lead to loss of function. When occurring in the esthetic zone, this can have acute social ramifications, decreasing the patient's quality of life. In the outlined case, a 65-year-old nonsmoking female patient with periodontitis presented with a periodontal defect in the anterior region, requiring bone regeneration. Treatment involved the application of an octacalcium phosphate-coated deproteinized bovine bone mineral consisting of 100% cancellous bone, along with adjuvant factors such as platelet concentrates and platelet-rich fibrin, to regenerate the atrophied ridge. The patient experienced uneventful healing with no documented complications. Long-term follow-up of 6.3 years revealed successful bone regeneration and stability. This case report demonstrates the long-term safety and reliability of xenograft material to support bone regeneration in a patient who was treated for alveolar bone loss due to periodontitis.