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Experimental Ridge Augmentation With Porous Hydroxyapatite Implants

1983; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 62; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/00220345830620021301

1544-0591

Joseph F. Piecuch, Richard G. Topazian, S. Skoly, Stanton H. Wolfe,

Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

A new hydroxyapatite ceramic implant material for restoration of atrophic edentulous ridges was tested in a canine animal model The structure of this material is unique, in that it is produced from the skeleton of a coral, and in that it is penetrated by a uniform network of interconnected pores. Results indicate that bone penetrates its structure to a greater degree than had been observed with similar implants constructed of different materials. Implant insertion through a simple surgical technique involving minimal morbidity is a viable method of placement.