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Step-wise treatment of two periodontal-endodontic lesions in a heavy smoker

INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, Issue 11 2008
C. Walter
Abstract Aim, To report a clinical case of two advanced periodontal-endodontic lesions with a focus on treatment issues related to tobacco use. Summary, A 53-year-old Caucasian male was referred to the School of Dentistry, Basel, Switzerland, for periodontal treatment. The major diagnoses were chronic (smoker) periodontitis and advanced combined periodontal-endodontic lesions on the mandibular left lateral incisor and right incisor. Conventional root canal treatment was performed, and subsequently led to reduced radiolucencies around the affected roots after 14 months. The remaining osseous defect was augmented by guided tissue regeneration using bovine bone substitute and resorbable membrane. The follow-up revealed a stable situation from clinical (probing depth 2,4 mm) and radiological points of view 32 months after initiation of treatment. Treatment considerations related to tobacco use are discussed. Key learning points, ,,After conventional root canal treatment, osseous healing should occur before further complementary therapy is taken into account. ,,Issues related to tobacco use have to be considered before treatment is initiated. [source]

A composite polymer/tricalcium phosphate membrane for guided bone regeneration in maxillofacial surgery

JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH, Issue 5 2001
Anita A. Ignatius
Abstract The aim of the study was the development of a resorbable membrane for guided bone regeneration (GBR) with improved biocompatibility, which should be stiff enough to avoid membrane collapse during bone healing. Combining a bioactive ceramic with a resorbable polymer may improve the biocompatibility and osteoconductivity of resorbable devices. The present article describes the preparation, the mechanical properties, and the in vitro degradation characteristic of a composite membrane made of poly(L, DL-lactide) and ,-tricalcium phosphate in comparison to a membrane made of pure poly(L, DL-lactide). The tensile strength and the elastic modulus as well as the molecular weight of the membranes were measured after in vitro degradation in buffer at 37 °C up to 28 weeks. The initial tensile strength of the composite and the polymer membrane was 37.3 ± 2.4 MPa and 27.7 ± 2.3 MPa and the elastic modulus 3106 ± 108 MPa and 3101 ± 104 MPa, respectively. The mechanical properties remained constant up to 8 weeks and then decreased slowly until week 28. The molecular weight of both membranes decreased steadily from 170,000 D to 30,000 D. It was concluded that the mechanical requirements for a membrane for GBR were fulfilled by the composite membrane. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomater) 58: 564,569, 2001 [source]

An economic evaluation of different sinus lift techniques

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 8 2010
Stefan Listl
Listl S, Faggion CM. An economic evaluation of different sinus lift techniques. J Clin Periodontol 2010; 37: 777-787 doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2010.01577.x. Abstract Purpose: To identify the most cost-effective approach to sinus lifting on the basis of currently available evidence. Methods: We incorporate the costs and clinical outcomes of nine different sinus lift techniques within a decision tree model in which costs are based on insurance regulations in Germany and health outcomes follow two recent meta-analyses. The most cost-effective treatment option is identified on the basis of the maximum net benefit criterion. Uncertainties regarding health outcomes are incorporated via probabilistic sensitivity analysis based on Monte-Carlo simulation. Results: When there are no financial restrictions, the optimum treatment strategy is the lateral approach with autogenous particulate bone and a resorbable membrane. When, however, monetary resources for sinus-floor elevation are scarce, the most cost-effective option is the transalveolar technique without bone grafting. Only if relatively high costs can be afforded or if initial bone height at implant site is below 5 mm is the maximum net benefit achieved by lateral approaches. Conclusions: On the basis of currently available evidence, the transalveolar technique is advisable when monetary resources for sinus-floor elevation are scarce and initial bone height is sufficiently high. Lateral approaches are primarily recommended for lower pre-operative bone heights. [source]

Submerged healing following surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: a case series

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 8 2007
Ann-Marie Roos-Jansåker
Abstract Objectives: The aim was to study a regenerative surgical treatment modality for peri-implantitis employing submerged healing. Material and Methods: Twelve patients, having a minimum of one osseointegrated implant with peri-implantitis, with a progressive loss of 3 threads (1.8 mm) following the first year of healing were involved in the study. After surgical exposure of the defect, granulomatous tissue was removed and the implant surface was treated using 3% hydrogen peroxide. The bone defects were filled with a bone substitute (Algipore®), a resorbable membrane (Osseoquest®) was placed over the grafted defect and a cover screw was connected to the fixture. The implant was then covered by flaps and submerged healing was allowed for 6 months. After 6 months the abutment was re-connected to the supra-structure. Results: A 1-year follow-up demonstrated clinical and radiographic improvements. Probing depth was reduced by 4.2 mm and a mean defect fill of 2.3 mm was obtained. Conclusion: Treatment of peri-implant defects using a bone graft substitute combined with a resorbable membrane and submerged healing results in defect fill and clinical healthier situations. [source]

Surgical treatment of peri-implantitis using a bone substitute with or without a resorbable membrane: a prospective cohort study

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 7 2007
Ann-Marie Roos-Jansåker
Abstract Objectives: The aim of this prospective cohort study was to compare two regenerative surgical treatment modalities for peri-implantitis. Material and Methods: Thirty-six patients having a minimum of one osseointegrated implant, with a progressive loss of bone amounting to 3 threads (1.8 mm) following the first year of healing, combined with bleeding and/or pus on probing, were involved in this study. The patients were assigned to two different treatment strategies. After surgical exposure of the defect, granulomatous tissue was removed and the infected implant surface was treated using 3% hydrogen peroxide. The bone defects were filled with a bone substitute (Algipore®). In 17 patients (Group 1), a resorbable membrane (Osseoquest®) was placed over the grafted defect before suturing. In 19 patients (Group 2), the graft was used alone. Results: One-year follow-up demonstrated clinical and radiographic improvements. Probing depths were reduced by 2.9 mm in Group 1 and by 3.4 mm in Group 2. Defect fill amounted to 1.5 and 1.4 mm, respectively. There was no significant difference between the groups. Conclusion: It is possible to treat peri-implant defects with a bone substitute, with or without a resorbable membrane. [source]

Deproteinized bovine bone and gentamicin as an adjunct to GTR in the treatment of intrabony defects: a randomized controlled clinical study

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 6 2003
A. Stavropoulos
Abstract Objectives: To evaluate whether Bio-Oss® used as an adjunct to guided tissue regeneration (GTR) improves the healing of 1- or 2-wall intrabony defects as compared with GTR alone, and to examine whether impregnation of Bio-Oss® with gentamicin may have an added effect. Material and methods: Sixty patients, with at least one interproximal intrabony defect with probing pocket depth (PPD) 7 mm and radiographic evidence of an intrabony component (IC) 4 mm, were treated at random with either a resorbable membrane (GTR), a resorbable membrane in combination with Bio-Oss® impregnated with saline (DBB,), a resorbable membrane in combination with Bio-Oss® impregnated with gentamicin (DBB+), or with flap surgery (RBF). Results: All treatment modalities resulted in statistically significant clinical improvements after 1 year. Defects treated with GTR alone presented a probing attachment level (PAL) gain of 2.9 mm, a residual PPD (PPD12) of 4.9 mm, a radiographic bone level (RBL) gain of 3.1 mm, and a residual IC (IC12) of 2.7 mm. GTR combined with Bio-Oss® did not improve the healing outcome (PAL gain: 2.5 mm; PPD12: 4.9 mm; RBL gain: 2.8 mm; IC12: 3.3 mm). Impregnation of the Bio-Oss® with gentamicin 2% mg/ml resulted in clinical improvements (PAL gain: 3.8 mm; PPD12: 4.2 mm; RBL gain: 4.7 mm; IC12: 2.1 mm), superior to those of the other treatment modalities, but the difference was not statistically significant. Defects treated with only flap surgery showed the most inferior clinical response (PAL gain: 1.5 mm; PPD12: 5.1 mm; RBL gain: 1.2 mm; IC12: 4.2 mm) of all groups. Conclusion: The results failed to demonstrate an added effect of Bio-Oss® implantation in combination with GTR on the healing of deep interproximal 1- or 2-wall, or combined 1- and 2-wall intrabony defects compared with GTR alone. Local application of gentamicin, on the other hand, improved the treatment outcome but not to an extent that it was statistically significant. Zusammenfassung Von Proteinen befreiter boviner Knochen und Gentamycin als Adjuvans der GTR bei der Behandlung von infraalveolären Knochentaschen. Eine randomisierte kontrollierte klinische Studie. Ziele: Die Evaluation ob, Bio-Oss® welches als Adjuvans zur GTR verwendet wird, die Heilung von 1- oder 2-wandigen Knochentaschen im Vergleich zu alleiniger GTR verbessert. Sowie die Untersuchung, ob die Imprägnierung von Bio-Oss® mit Gentamycin einen zusätzlichen Effekt haben könnte. Material und Methoden: 60 mit wenigstens einer approximalen Knochentasche mit Sondierungstiefe (PPD) ,7 mm und röntgenologischem Nachweis einer infraalveolären Komponente (IC) von ,4 mm, wurden randomisiert entweder mit einer resorbierbaren Membran (GTR), einer resorbierbaren Membran in Kombination mit Bio-Oss® welche mit Kochsalzlösung imprägniert war (DBB-), einer resorbierbaren Membran in Kombination mit Bio-Oss® welche mit Gentamycin imprägniert war (DBB+) oder mit Lappen-OP (RPF) behandelt. Ergebnisse: Nach einem Jahr hatten alle Behandlungsweisen eine statistisch signifikante klinische Verbesserung zum Ergebnis. Defekte, die mit alleiniger GTR behandelt wurden zeigten einen Gewinn an klinischem Attachmentniveau (PAL) von 2,9 mm, einer PPD (PPD12) von 4,9 mm, einem Gewinn an röntgenologischem Knochenniveau (RBL) von 3,1 mm und einer IC (IC12) von 2,7 mm. GTR in Kombination mit Bio-Oss® verbesserte das Ergebnis der Heilung nicht (PAL Gewinn: 2,5 mm; PPD12: 4,9; RBL Gewinn: 2,8 mm; IC12: 3,3 mm). Die Imprägnierung von Bio-Oss® mit Gentamycin 2% mg/ml hatte klinische Verbesserungen zum Ergebnis (PAL Gewinn: 3,8 mm; PPD12: 4,2 mm; RBL Gewinn: 4,7 mm; IC12: 2,1 mm), die größer waren als die der anderen Behandlungsweisen, jedoch waren die Unterschiede nicht statistisch signifikant. Defekte, die nur mit Lappen-OP behandelt wurden zeigten das schlechteste klinische Ergebnis von allen Gruppen (PAL Gewinn: 1,5 mm; PPD12: 5,1 mm; RBL Gewinn: 1,2 mm; IC12: 4,2 mm). Schlussfolgerung: Die Ergebnisse konnten im Vergleich mit alleiniger GTR keinen zusätzlichen Effekt der Bio-Oss®-Implantation in Kombination mit GTR hinsichtlich der Heilung von tiefen approximalen 1- oder 2-wandigen oder kombinierten 1- oder 2-wandigen Knochentaschen aufzeigen. Auf der anderen Seite verbessert die lokale Applikation von Gentamycin das Behandlungsergebnis, jedoch war das Ausmaß nicht statistisch signifikant. Résumé Os bovin déprotéiné et gentamicine comme adjuvant à la RTG pour le traitement des lésions intra-osseuses. Une étude clinique contrôlée et randomisée. Objectifs: Evaluer si Bio-Oss® utilisé comme adjuvant de la RTG améliore la cicatrisation des lésions intra-osseuses par rapport à la RTG seule et examiner si l'imprégnation de Bio-Oss® avec de la gentamicine pourrait avoir un effet supplémentaire. Matériels et Méthodes: 60 patients, présentant au moins une lésion intra-osseuse interproximale avec une profondeur de poche au sondage (PPD) ,7 mm et la présence avérée radiologiquement d'une composante intra-osseuse (IC) ,4 mm, ont été traités au hasard avec soit une membrane résorbable (GTR), une membrane résorbable en combinaison avec du Bio-Oss® imprégné de solution saline (DBB-), une membrane résorbable en combinaison avec du Bio-Oss® imprégné de gentamicine (DBB+), ou par chirurgie à lambeau (RBF). Résultats: Toutes les modalités de traitement entraînaient des améliorations cliniques significatives statistiquement après un an. Les lésions traitées par RTG seule présentaient un gain d'attache de 2.9 mm, une PPD résiduelle (PPD12) de 4.9 mm, un gain de niveau osseux radiographique (RBL) de 3.1 mm, et un IC résiduel (IC12) de 2.7 mm. La RTG combinée avec le Bio-Oss® n'améliorait pas le devenir de la cicatrisation. (gain de PAL: 2.5 mm; PPD12: 4.9; gain de RBL: 2.8 mm; IC12: 3.3 mm). L'imprégnation du Bio-Oss®avec la gentamicine (2% mg/ml) apportait des améliorations cliniques (gain de PAL: 3.8 mm; PPD12: 4.2 mm; gain de RBL: 4.7 mm; IC12: 2.1 mm), supérieurs à ceux des autres modalités de traitement, mais la différence n'était pas significative. Le traitement des lésions par lambeaux seulement entraînait la réponse clinique la moins bonne (gain de PAL: 1.5 mm; PPD12: 5.1 mm; gain de RBL: 1.2 mm; IC12: 4.2 mm). Conclusion: Ces résultats ne pouvaient démontrer un effet supplémentaire, sur la cicatrisation de lésions profondes interproximales avec une ou deux parois, de l'implantation de Bio-Oss® en combinaison avec la RTG par rapport à la RTG seule. L'application locale de gentamicine, par contre, améliorait le devenir du traitement mais pas suffisamment pour être statistiquement significatif. [source]

Dynamics of mucosal dimensions after root coverage with a bioresorbable membrane

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 1 2000
Hans-Peter Müller
Abstract Background: So far, the clinical effects of the placement of a resorbable membrane for guided tissue regeneration have not been studied in humans in great detail. The dynamics of the resorptive processes, in particular, appear to be rather speculative. In the present longitudinal study, specific alterations of the dimensions of the dentogingival mucosa were explored after surgical root coverage by using a bioresorbable membrane and a coronally-repositioned flap. Methods: The study population consisted of 14 patients with a total of 31 predominantly shallow, Miller class I, II or III recessions. The thickness of the masticatory and lining mucosa before and after surgical intervention was measured with an ultrasonic device. Results: Mean (±sd) recession depth and width were 2.85±1.29 and 4.46±1.14 mm, respectively. After 12 months, 51±29% of the recession depth (p<0.001) and 13±35% of its width (n.s.) were covered. Root coverage seems to be rather defect-type sensitive with best results obtained at canines with relatively shallow recessions. Mucosal thickness was considerably increased after surgery with a gradual decrease during the following 9 months. Thus, thickness of the marginal tissue rose from 0.82±0.27 mm to 1.49±0.54 mm 3 months after placement of the membrane (p<0.001). After 12 months, a mean thickness of 1.03±0.40 mm was observed (p<0.001). Even more pronounced alterations were noted for the alveolar lining mucosa with a threefold increase of thickness 3 months after surgery and a gradual decrease to about 1 mm after 12 months. Conclusions: The present results point to the considerable space making capacity of the bioresorbable membrane which probably allows for the ingrowth of a granulation tissue derived from the underlying structures. The gradual decline in mucosal thickness between months 6 and 9 after surgery may be paralleled by the maturation of the granulation tissue while complete resorption of the membrane had been accomplished. [source]

Management of isolated orbital floor blow-out fractures: a survey of Australian and New Zealand oral and maxillofacial surgeons

CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, Issue 1 2004
Anthony J Lynham FRCS FRACDS(OMS)
Abstract Background:,This is the first report of involvement of Australian and New Zealand oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the management of isolated orbital floor blow-out fractures and was conducted to obtain comparisons with the results from a recent similar survey of British oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Methods:,A questionnaire survey was sent to all 113 practising members of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in April 2002 with a second mailout 1 month later. Results:,Sixty-nine per cent of the respondents were referred isolated orbital floor blow-out fractures for management, and just over half of these respondents estimated that 50% or more of the cases went to surgery. The materials most commonly used in orbital floor reconstruction were resorbable membrane for small defects and autologous bone for large defects. Conclusion:,As in Britain, management of isolated orbital floor blow-out fractures comprises part of the surgical spectrum for many oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Australia and New Zealand. The management protocol was observed to be very similar between the two groups. [source]

Prevalence and management of Schneiderian membrane perforations during sinus-lift procedures

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 1 2008
Federico Hernández-Alfaro
Abstract: This clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence of surgical complications of the sinus graft procedure and to set a protocol to repair sinus membrane perforations intraoperatively using a variety of techniques and materials. From January 2000 to May 2005, 338 patients were studied, on whom 474 sinus floor augmentation procedures were performed, and a total of 1166 dental implants were simultaneously placed. A total of 104 perforations of the sinus membrane were observed (19 were bilateral). In group number 1, sinus membrane perforations of <5 mm were observed in 56 sinus augmentation procedures (53.85%), 44 were treated using a resorbable collagen membrane and 12 were sutured with a resorbable material. In group number 2, 28 sinus membranes had a perforation size between 5 and 10 mm (26.92%) and were treated using lamellar bone combined with a resorbable membrane. Group number 3 consisted of 20 sinus membrane perforations>10 mm (19.23%), 10 were covered with lamellar bone combined with a buccal fat pad flap, six were treated with a mandibular block graft and four perforations were treated with only a lamellar bone sheet. Two-hundred and seventy-eight implants were placed under repaired membrane perforations and 247 implants survived. Interestingly enough, all the 25 implants that failed to integrate were placed under perforated and reconstructed membranes during the sinus lift procedure. Based on the results of this study, the survival rates of implants placed under reconstructed membranes correlate inversely with the size of the perforations. [source]

Horizontal ridge augmentation using autogenous block grafts and the guided bone regeneration technique with collagen membranes: a clinical study with 42 patients

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 4 2006
Thomas Von Arx
Abstract Objective: To analyze the clinical outcome of horizontal ridge augmentation using autogenous block grafts covered with anorganic bovine bone mineral (ABBM) and a bioabsorbable collagen membrane. Material and methods: In 42 patients with severe horizontal bone atrophy, a staged approach was chosen for implant placement following horizontal ridge augmentation. A block graft was harvested from the symphysis or retromolar area, and secured to the recipient site with fixation screws. The width of the ridge was measured before and after horizontal ridge augmentation. The block graft was subsequently covered with ABBM and a collagen membrane. Following a tension-free primary wound closure and a mean healing period of 5.8 months, the sites were re-entered, and the crest width was re-assessed prior to implant placement. Results: Fifty-eight sites were augmented, including 41 sites located in the anterior maxilla. The mean initial crest width measured 3.06 mm. At re-entry, the mean width of the ridge was 7.66 mm, with a calculated mean gain of horizontal bone thickness of 4.6 mm (range 2,7 mm). Only minor surface resorption of 0.36 mm was observed from augmentation to re-entry. Conclusions: The presented technique of ridge augmentation using autogenous block grafts with ABBM filler and collagen membrane coverage demonstrated successful horizontal ridge augmentation with high predictability. The surgical method has been further simplified by using a resorbable membrane. The hydrophilic membrane was easy to apply, and did not cause wound infection in the rare instance of membrane exposure. [source]

The influence of interfering septa on the incidence of Schneiderian membrane perforations during maxillary sinus elevation surgery: a retrospective study of 52 consecutive lateral window procedures

ORAL SURGERY, Issue 1 2009
S. Malkinson
Abstract Aim:, Sinus lifts are a predictable method of augmenting the height of bone in maxillary posterior sextants. These procedures can be complicated by anatomical factors, such as the presence of interfering bony septa in the sinus. The objectives of this study were to investigate the incidence of interfering septa in patients undergoing sinus lifts and to see if the presence of interfering septa increased the chance of intra-operative membrane perforation. Materials and methods:, This retrospective cohort study assessed presence of interfering antral septa and their effect on Schneiderian membrane elevation in 45 patients with pneumatised sinuses undergoing sinus lifts. Chart audits and radiographic assessments were performed for 52 surgeries. The sinus lift procedure followed established guidelines. Presence of septa and occurrence of perforations were noted, and when perforations occurred, they were repaired with resorbable membranes. Results:, Septa were present in 40% of cases, and were found to be ,interfering' septa in 28.8% of cases. Membrane perforation occurred in 11.5% of cases. There was no statistically significant association between the presence of interfering septa and membrane perforation. Conclusion:, With enough experience and appropriate armamentarium and technique, an operator can overcome the presence of an interfering antral septum during a sinus lift procedure such that it does not increase the chance of perforating the Schneiderian membrane during elevation. [source]

Collagen membranes at immediate implants: a histomorphometric study in dogs

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 9 2010
Marco Caneva
Abstract Aim: To evaluate the influence of resorbable membranes on hard tissue alterations and osseointegration at implants placed into extraction sockets in a dog model. Material and methods: In the mandibular premolar region, implants were installed immediately into the extraction sockets of six Labrador dogs. Collagen-resorbable membranes were placed at the test sites, while the control sites were left uncovered. Implants were intended to heal in a submerged mode. After 4 months of healing, the animals were sacrificed, and ground sections were obtained for histomorphometric evaluation. Results: After 4 months of healing, a control implant was not integrated (n=5). Both at the test and at the control sites, bone resorption occurred. While the most coronal bone-to-implant contact was similar between the test and the control sites, the alveolar bone crest outline was maintained to a higher degree at the buccal aspect of the test sites (loss: 1.7 mm) compared with the control sites (loss: 2.2 mm). Conclusions: The use of collagen-resorbable membranes at implants immediately placed into extraction sockets contributed to a partial (23%) preservation of the buccal outline of the alveolar process. To cite this article: Caneva M, Botticelli D, Salata LA, Souza SLS, Carvalho Cardoso L, Lang NP. Collagen membranes at immediate implants: a histomorphometric study in dogs. Clin. Oral Impl. Res. 21, 2010; 891,897. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2010.01946.x [source]

Alveolar ridge augmentation with a prototype trilayer membrane and various bone grafts: a histomorphometric study in baboons

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 2 2005
Dieter Busenlechner
Abstract: Barrier membranes have become a standard treatment option in alveolar ridge augmentation prior to implant placement. However, non-resorbable membranes require secondary surgery and resorbable membranes show an unfavorable degradation profile. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of a slowly biodegradable/bioresorbable prototype trilayer membrane (PTLM) for supporting bone regeneration in alveolar ridge augmentation. Clinically relevant cavities were made 3 months after the extraction of the first and second molars in each jaw of six baboons. Each animal was treated with four different regimens: (1) autogenous bone block (ABB) alone, (2) ABB+PTLM, (3) deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM)+PTLM and (4) no treatment. After 9 months, the baboons were sacrificed and block sections of the augmented area were subjected to histologic and histomorphometric analyses. Newly formed bone areas were determined at a distance of 1, 3, 7 and 10 mm from crestal. The data showed a well-preserved ridge profile at the membrane-protected sites, whereas non-protected bone blocks and control sites underwent severe resorption resulting in knife-edge ridge profiles. Significant differences were found between ABB+PTLM and ABB (P=0.0137,0.0232). DBBM+PTLM also produced a larger bone area compared with ABB alone (P=0.0396,0.0439). No significant difference in bone area was detectable between ABB+PTLM and DBBM+PTLM (P>0.05). The present study supports the use of the slowly biodegradable/bioresorbable PTLM with autografts and DBBM for lateral ridge augmentation in this type of bone defects. Résumé Les membranes barrière sont devenues une option de traitement standard dans l'épaississement du rebord alvéolaire avant le placement des implants. Cependant, des membranes non-résorbables requièrent une seconde chirurgie et les membranes résorbables montrent un profil de dégradation peu favorable. Le but de cette étude a été d'évaluer le potentiel d'une membrane prototype de trois épaisseurs (PTLM) qui était biodégradable/biorésorbable lentement pour aider la régénération osseuse dans les épaississements de rebord alvéolaire. Des cavités cliniques ont été creusées trois mois après l'avulsion des premières et deuxièmes molaires de chaque mâchoire chez six babouins. Chaque animal a été traité de quatre manières différentes : 1) un bloc osseux autogène (ABB), 2) ABB+PTLM, 3) la partie minérale de l'os bovin déprotéiné (DBBM)+PTLM et 4) pas de traitement. Après neuf mois les babouins ont été euthanasiés et des coupes en blocs de la région épaissie ont été soumises aux analyses histologiques et histomorphométriques. Les zones d'os néoforméétaient déterminées à une distance de 1, 3, 7 et 10 mm du rebord alvéolaire. Les données ont montré un profil bien préservé au niveau des sites protégés par les membranes tandis que les blocs osseux non-protégés et les sites contrôles subissaient une résorption importante en un profil en forme de lame de couteau. Des différences significatives ont été trouvées entre ABB+PTLM et ABB (P=0,0137 àP=0,0232). DBBM+PTLM produisait aussi une aire osseuse plus importante comparéà ABB seul (P=0,0396 àP=0,0439). Aucune différence significative dans l'aire osseuse n'était visible entre ABB+PTLM et DBBM+PTLM (P>0,05). L'étude présente prône l'utilisation de la membrane prototype en trois couches biodégradable/biorésorbable lentement avec du minéral osseux bovin déprotéiné et des autogreffes pour l'augmentation latérale du rebord alvéolaire dans ce type de lésions osseuses. Zusammenfassung Muss vor der Implantation eine Knochenkammaugmentation durchgeführt werden, so ist die GBR mit der Membrantechnik als Standardbehandlung anzuführen. Nichtresorbierbare Membranen erfordern jedoch einen chirurgischen Zweiteingriff, und resorbierbare Membranen zeigen ein ungünstiges Verhalten während der Resorptionsphase. Das Ziel dieser Studie war, bei der GBR die Platzhalterfunktion des Prototyps einer dreischichtig aufgebautenen Membran (PTLM) zu untersuchen, die langsam biologisch abgebaut und resorbiert wird. Drei Monate nach der Extraktion der ersten und zweiten Molaren in jedem Kiefer von sechs Pavianaffen präparierte man klinisch relevante Kavitäten. Jedes Tier erhielt vier verschiedene Behandlungsmodalitäten: (1) nur autologe Knochenblöcke (ABB), (2) ABB+PTLM, (3) entproteinisiertes Knochenmineral vom Rind (DBBM)+PTLM und (4) keine Behandlung. Nach 9 Monaten opferte man die Paviane, entnahm von den aufgebauten Stellen Blockbiopsien und bereitete sie für die histologischen und histomorphometrischen Analysen auf. Auf die Suche nach Regionen mit neu gebildetem Knochen ging man in 1, 3, 7 und 10 mm Entfernung vom crestalen Knochen. Die Daten zeigten bei den mit Membranen abgedeckten und geschützten Stellen ein gut erhaltenes Alveolarkammprofil. Bei den ungeschützten Knochenblöcken und den Kontrollstellen kam es zu ausgedehnten Resorptionen, es resultierten messerscharf auslaufende Kammprofile. Man fand signifikante Unterschiede zwischen ABB+PTLM und ABB (P=0.0137 zu P=0.232). Auch DBBM+PTLM brachte, verglichen mit nur ABB, eine bessere Knochenauffüllung (P=0.0396 zu P=0.0439). Zwischen den Varianten ABB+PTLM und DBBM+PTLM fanden sich im untersuchten Kochen keine signifikanten Unterschiede (P>0.05). Diese Arbeit befürwortet bei der lateralen Knochenkammaugmentation eines solchen Knochendefektes den Einsatz eines Prototyps einer dreischichtigen Membran (PTLM), die langsam biologisch abgebaut und resorbiert wird, sowie von autologen Knochentransplantaten und entproteinisiertem Knochenmineral vom Rind. Resumen Las membranas de barrera se han convertido en una opción estándar de tratamiento en aumento de la cresta alveolar previo a la colocación del implante. De todos modos, las membranas no reabsorbibles requieren de un segundo procedimiento quirúrgico y las membranas reabsorbibles muestran un perfil de degradación desfavorable. El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar el potencial de un prototipo de membrana de tres capas (PTLM) biodegradable/biorreabsorbible para apoyar la regeneración ósea en el aumento de la cresta alveolar. Se realizaron cavidades clínicamente relevantes tres meses después de la extracción del primer y segundo molares de cada mandíbula de seis babuinos. Cada animal se trató con cuatro diferentes regímenes: (1) bloque de hueso autógeno (ABB) únicamente, (2) ABB+ PTLM, (3) hueso mineral bovino desproteinizado (DBBM)+PTLM y (4) sin tratamiento. Tras 9 meses se sacrificó a los babuinos y secciones en bloque del área aumentada se sometieron a análisis histológicos e histomorfométricos. Se determinaron las áreas de hueso neoformado a una distancia de 1, 3, 7, y 10 mm de la cresta. Los datos mostraron un perfil de la cresta bien preservado en los lugares protegidos por la membrana, mientras que los bloques de hueso no protegido y los lugares de control sufrieron una severa reabsorción resultando en unos perfiles de cresta en filo de cuchillo. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre ABB+PTLM y ABB (P=0.0137 a P=0.0232). DBBM+PTLM también produjeron unas áreas mayores de hueso comparadas con ABB únicamente (P=0.0396 a P=0.0439). No se detectaron diferencias significativas entre ABB+PTLM y DBBM+PTLM (P>0.05). El presente estudio apoya el uso del prototipo de membrana de tres capas lentamente biodegradable/biorreabsorbible con autoinjertos y hueso mineral bovino desproteinizado para aumento lateral de la cresta en este tipo de defectos. [source]