Preservation of alveolar bone in extraction sockets using bioabsorbable membranes.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a bioabsorbable membrane made of glycolide and lactide polymers in preserving alveolar ridges following tooth extraction using a surgical technique based on the principles of guided bone regeneration. Sixteen patients requiring extractions of 2 anterior teeth or bicuspids participated in the study (split-mouth design). Following elevation of buccal and lingual full-thickness flaps and extraction of teeth, experimental sites were covered with bioabsorbable membranes; control sites did not receive any membrane. Titanium pins served as fixed reference points for measurements. Flaps were advanced in order to achieve primary closure of the surgical wound. No membrane became exposed in the course of healing. Reentry surgeries were performed at 6 months. Results showed that experimental sites presented with significantly less loss of alveolar bone height, more internal socket bone fill, and less horizontal resorption of the alveolar bone ridge. This study suggests that treatment of extraction sockets with membranes made of glycolide and lactide polymers is valuable in preserving alveolar bone in extraction sockets and preventing alveolar ridge defects.
University of Belgrade, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Stomatology, Yugoslavia.
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Lekovic
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Camargo
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Klokkevold
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Weinlaender
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Kenney
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Dimitrijevic
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Nedic
D000042:Absorption; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000517:prevention & control; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000473:pathology*; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000601:surgery; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D001858:Bone Nails; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D005260:Female; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008875:Middle Aged; D011098:Polyglactin 910 / Q000737:chemistry; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014025:Titanium; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000473:pathology*; D014945:Wound Healing
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011098:Polyglactin 910; D014025:Titanium