Vertical bone augmentation using recombinant bone morphogenetic protein, mineralized bone allograft, and titanium mesh: a retrospective cone beam computed tomography study.

Purpose: This retrospective study evaluated the use of a composite graft of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) and particulate mineralized bone allograft protected by a titanium mesh for vertical bone augmentation.

Materials And Methods: A review of data on patients from four oral and maxillofacial surgery practices in the United States who required vertical augmentation prior to implant treatment was conducted. Vertical augmentation was accomplished with rhBMP-2 in an absorbable collagen sponge (ACS) carrier and particulate allograft.

Complications in oral and maxillofacial surgery: management of hemostasis and bleeding disorders in surgical procedures.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. One of the major complications of these various surgical techniques is uncontrolled bleeding. The best management of perioperative hemorrhage is prevention.

Hemostasis of oral surgery wounds with the HemCon Dental Dressing.

Purpose: This study evaluated the efficacy of the HemCon Dental Dressing (HDD; HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc, Beaverton, OR) hemostatic oral wound dressing derived from the US military HemCon Bandage combat wound dressing and whether early hemostasis affects postoperative care and surgical healing outcomes following oral surgical procedures.

Patients And Methods: All patients aged 18 to 90, except those allergic to seafood, who consented to participate were eligible for enrollment into this study regardless of other medical history findings. All patients were required to have 2 or more surgical sites so they would have internal surgical control sites.