New Bone Formation Using an Extracted Tooth as a Biomaterial: A Case Report with Histologic Evidence.

New Bone Formation Using an Extracted Tooth as a Biomaterial: A Case Report with Histologic Evidence.
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2019 Mar/Apr;39(2):157-163
Authors: Cardaropoli D, Nevins M, Schupbach P
Abstract
This case report aims to demonstrate the regenerative potential of particles obtained from a crushed extracted tooth. Following tooth removal, the clean root was ground and the dentin and cementum granules were grafted into a fresh extraction socket for a ridge preservation procedure. After 24 weeks, a successful implant placement was allowed. Tissue healing was evaluated by histologic and radiologic analysis. The volume of the ridge was preserved. Histologically, a dentin-bone complex was reported. New bone formation was evident, with an intimate contact between bone and both dentin/cementum. This novel procedure suggests the use of tooth particles as graft material.
PMID: 30794251 [PubMed - in process]

Source: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry - February 23, 2019 Category: Dentistry Tags: Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent Source Type: research