Histologic study of incorporation and resorption of a bone cement-collagen composite: an in vivo study in the minipig

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Contributors

  • Ronald Mai - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Author)
  • Antje Reinstorf - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Eckart Pilling - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Author)
  • Matthias Hlawitschka - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Author)
  • Roland Jung - , Experimental Center of the Faculty of Medicine (Author)
  • Michael Gelinsky - , Institute of Materials Science, Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials Dresden (Author)
  • Matthias Schneider - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Author)
  • Richard Loukota - , Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Author)
  • Wolfgang Pompe - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Uwe Eckelt - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Author)
  • Bernd Stadlinger - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Author)

Abstract

Objective: Calcium phosphates are clinically established as bone defect fillers. They have the capability of osseoconduction and are characterized by a slow resorption process. The present study evaluated the suitability of a newly developed calcium phosphate cement modified with collagen type I. Study design: The modified cement paste was inserted in differently designed defects of 10 minipigs. Further, an alveolar ridge augmentation was performed, applying the cement paste. The cement hardened in situ during the operation, forming a hydroxyapatite collagen composite. Animals were sacrificed after 1, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. The tissue integration and resorption process was then evaluated using nondecalcified microsections. All animals were evaluated for histology. Results: The implanted material showed osseoconductive characteristics. Resorption started from the edge of the defect zone, and bone substitution followed rapidly. Twelve months after placement of the cement, complete remodeling was observed. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the applied hydroxyapatite-collagen cement composite shows good resorption and bone integration.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e9-e14
JournalOral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology
Volume105
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2008
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 18280955
ORCID /0000-0001-9075-5121/work/170107997