Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of radiation on hydroxylapatite (HA) implanted subperiosteally for alveolar ridge augmentation in dogs. All bicuspids and molars were extracted from 16 dogs. After 6 weeks, nonporous HA granules were implanted subperiosteally on the alveolar ridge. Following 4 months of healing, 12 dogs (experimental group) underwent therapeutic radiation therapy (Co60, 4,000 rad [40 Gy]) to the head and neck region. Four dogs were not irradiated and served as controls. Four animals (three experimental and one control) were killed at 5,6,7, and 8 months after HA augmentation. Light microscopic evaluation showed that approximately 25% of HA granules were encased by bone while the others were surrounded by fibrous connective tissue. Dissolution of the HA was observed. Microparticles of HA were phagocytized as part of a granulomatous inflammatory reaction. This reaction decreased significantly as time elapsed after implantation. Osteoclastic activity was seen at the junction of HA and periosteum and as part of bone remodeling. Dissolution of the HA granules and the granulomatous inflammatory reaction were not significantly increased by therapeutic radiation. The radiation did not cause development of dehiscence or osteonecrosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 250-4 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 1992 |
Keywords
- Alveolar Process
- Alveolar Ridge Augmentation
- Animals
- Connective Tissue
- Dental Implantation, Subperiosteal
- Dogs
- Durapatite
- Granuloma, Foreign-Body
- Hydroxyapatites
- Inflammation
- Osseointegration
- Radiotherapy