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Histologic and clinical evaluation for maxillary sinus augmentation using macroporous biphasic calcium phosphate in human
Author(s) -
Lee Ji Hyun,
Jung Ui Won,
Kim Chang Sung,
Choi Seong Ho,
Cho Kyoo Sung
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
clinical oral implants research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.407
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1600-0501
pISSN - 0905-7161
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2008.01520.x
Subject(s) - medicine , maxillary sinus , osseointegration , dentistry , implant , surgery
Objectives: This study evaluated both the clinical and histological aspects of bone formation in maxillary sinus augmentation using MBCP as the bone‐grafting material. Material and methods: MBCP was used as a primary bone substitute for maxillary sinus augmentation. Fifty‐two patients were selected after a medical and dental examination, and were divided into the following three groups: those augmented with MBCP only; MBCP combined with irradiated cancellous bone; and MBCP combined with intraoral autogenous bone. After a healing period (average 6.78 months after surgery), bone cores were harvested for a histological evaluation and the implant fixtures were installed. These bone cores were evaluated via light microscope and implants were followed up for at least six months after loading. Results: Four to ten months after surgery, new vital bone surrounding the MBCP particles was observed in 18 bone biopsies. Two out of the 130 implants installed were explanted due to a failure of osseointegration before the prosthetic procedure. All the remaining implants were functioning for 6 to 27 months (average 12.96 months). The cumulative survival rate of the implants was 98.46%. Conclusion: These results show that MBCP can be used as a grafting material for sinus floor augmentation, whether combined with other bone graft materials or not, and lead to a predictable prognosis for dental implants in the posterior maxillary area where there is insufficient vertical height for fixture installation.