Evaluation of the use of iliac cancellous bone and anorganic bovine bone in the reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla with titanium mesh: a clinical and histologic investigation

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2001 May-Jun;16(3):427-32.

Abstract

The present article describes a titanium mesh procedure used for bone augmentation in the treatment of severe maxillary atrophy. A mix of iliac cancellous bone and anorganic bovine bone in a 1:1 ratio is proposed for achieving the best bone quality at the time of implant placement, which is performed 5 to 6 months after the augmentation surgery. This procedure provides for 3-stage surgery using a titanium mesh (which is removed 4 to 5 months later) to retain the cancellous bone/Bio-Oss mixture. Bone specimens taken 5 to 6 months after the augmentation procedure showed bone regeneration and the presence of vessels, indicating bone vitality.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods
  • Animals
  • Atrophy
  • Bone Matrix / transplantation*
  • Bone Regeneration / physiology
  • Bone Remodeling / physiology
  • Bone Substitutes / therapeutic use*
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Cattle
  • Dental Implants
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous / surgery
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / surgery
  • Male
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Maxilla / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Minerals / therapeutic use
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Titanium*
  • Transplantation, Autologous

Substances

  • Bio-Oss
  • Bone Substitutes
  • Dental Implants
  • Minerals
  • Titanium