title: Histologic characterization of human extraction sockets 3 years after grafting: a case report.
abstract: There is a need for the evaluation of the long-term response to xenogeneic extraction socket grafting. In this case report, two maxillary incisors were extracted, and the sockets were filled with a xenogeneic bone substitute to counteract postextraction volume loss. Three years after tooth extraction and ridge preservation, there was ample bone volume to insert two implants. Histologic and histomorphometric analysis of trephine drill biopsy specimens provided evidence of new bone formation and biologic integration of the bone substitute. The results confirm the benefit of ridge preservation techniques and give insight into the histologic long-term results after socket filling.
authors.forename: Markus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schlee
authors.forename: Oliver
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Seitz
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sader
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003442:Crowns; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013997:Time Factors; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: C077540:Bio-Oss; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants; D008903:Minerals