Comparison of Particulate, Block and Putty Forms of β-tricalcium Phosphate-Based Synthetic Bone Grafts on Rat Calvarium Model.

Purpose: Bone augmentation is a necessity for atrophied alveolar ridge prior to dental implant placement. Various bone graft types and forms with different characteristics are available in the market for alveolar augmentation. Beta tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) is a synthetic biomaterial known as the oldest type of calcium phosphate.

Vitamin E Promotes Bone Formation in a Distraction Osteogenesis Model.

The long consolidation period of distraction osteogenesis (DO) may lead to complications such as pain, infection, fracture, scar formation, malunion and delayed union. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of systemic Vitamin E application during mandibular DO on new bone regeneration in a rabbit model. 16 adult male 8 months old New Zealand rabbits underwent mandibular lengthening with a distractor for the study.

Bone Flap Technique With Piezosurgery for Impacted Teeth Extraction and Bone Cysts Removal Without Additional Fixation.

To explore a new surgical approach for impacted teeth extraction and cystectomy using piezosurgery that provides proper bone healing in normal anatomical structure without additional fixation and graft materials.In cases with intact and relatively thicker vestibular compact bone, a bone flap design was used with converging osteotomy lines made with piezosurgery tips which allow proper stabilization after enucleation or extraction.Procedure was performed in 10 patients with 9 to 36 months follow-up resulted in satisfactory healing without any complications.