Deproteinized Bovine Bone in Alveolar Bone Critical Size Defect (>2cm) Secondary to Cyst Removal

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA, SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE · Nov 23, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

The healing of extensive alveolar bone defects secondary to cyst removal is not predictable. Residual voids of various entity may persist. Some Authors proposed the use of grafting materials to reconstitute the loss of hard tissue. The primary objective was to determine the efficacy of bone grafting.The secondary objectives were to evaluate the incidence rate of wound dehiscence, pus drainage, recurrence and other complications 7 and 30 days and 6 months after surgery. Recurrence at 12 months of healing was also evaluated. For all patients included, surgeries were performed in conscious sed...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • no smoking for at least 6 months;
• • preoperative radiological diagnosis of radiolucent lesion of probable cystic origin;
• • bone defect \> 2 cm (diameter);
• • ASA1;
• • consent to the study inclusion.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • subjects in need of treatment with a hemostatic material;
• • active infection or inflammation in the treatment area;
• • uncontrolled diabetes;
• • bone diseases ( Paget's disease, patients undergoing bisphosphonate therapy, multiple myeloma, bone metastases);
• • previous radiation therapy in the head and neck region;
• • patients not able to take part to the follow-up program.