Alveolar Ridge Preservation with nc-HA and d-PTFE Membrane: A Clinical, Histologic, and Histomorphometric Study

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2017 Mar/Apr;37(2):283-290. doi: 10.11607/prd.2731.

Abstract

Alveolar ridge preservation has become a very common procedure following tooth extraction. This study presents a clinical, histologic, and histomorphometric analysis of postextraction bone changes using nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (nc-HA) and exposed high-density polytetrafluoroethylene (d-PTFE) membrane. A total of 10 extraction sockets were treated. Clinical measurements were taken after tooth extraction with a customized acrylic stent to ensure the same measurement points. At 6 months, clinical measurements were repeated and bone specimens taken. An overall bone reduction was observed. The histologic and histomorphometric analysis revealed newly formed bone (25.92% ± 18.78%), soft tissue (28.55% ± 9.73%), and residual graft particles (15.43% ± 11.08%). Further studies are necessary to evaluate the efficacy of this technique over the long term.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / pathology
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / therapy
  • Alveolar Process / pathology*
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods*
  • Biopsy
  • Bone Substitutes
  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Durapatite / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Male
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteogenesis
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene / therapeutic use*
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Tooth Socket / pathology
  • Tooth Socket / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Bone Substitutes
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Durapatite