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http://dx.doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2014.40.4.181

Preliminary evaluation of a three-dimensional, customized, and preformed titanium mesh in peri-implant alveolar bone regeneration  

Jung, Gyu-Un (Department of Periodontology, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital)
Jeon, Jae-Yun (Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Hanyang University College of Medicine)
Hwang, Kyung-Gyun (Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Hanyang University College of Medicine)
Park, Chang-Joo (Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Hanyang University College of Medicine)
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Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / v.40, no.4, 2014 , pp. 181-187 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this preliminary study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a customized, three-dimensional, preformed titanium mesh as a barrier membrane for peri-implant alveolar bone regeneration. Materials and Methods: Ten patients were recruited for this study. At the time of implant placement, all patients had fenestration or a dehiscence defect around the implant fixture. A mixture of particulate intraoral autologous bone and freeze-dried bone allograft was applied to the defect in a 1 : 1 volume ratio and covered by the preformed titanium mesh. A core biopsy specimen was taken from the regenerated bone four months postoperatively. Patients were followed for 12 months after the definitive prosthesis was placed. Results: Satisfactory bone regeneration with limited fibrous tissue was detected beneath the preformed titanium mesh. Histologic findings revealed that newly formed bones were well-incorporated into the allografts and connective tissue. New growth was composed of approximately 80% vital bone, 5% fibrous marrow tissue, and 15% remaining allograft. All implants were functional without any significant complications. Conclusion: The use of preformed titanium mesh may support bone regeneration by maintaining space for new bone growth through its macro-pores. This preliminary study presents the efficacy of a preformed titanium mesh as a ready-to-use barrier membrane around peri-implant alveolar bone defect. This preformed mesh is also convenient to apply and to remove.
Keywords
Alveolar bone loss; Histology; Surgical mesh;
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