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  • Title: Influence of particle size of autogenous bone grafts on the early stages of bone regeneration: a histologic and stereologic study in rabbit calvarium.
    Author: Pallesen L, Schou S, Aaboe M, Hjørting-Hansen E, Nattestad A, Melsen F.
    Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2002; 17(4):498-506. PubMed ID: 12182292.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of particle size of autogenous bone grafts on the early stages of bone regeneration. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Bicortical skull bone defects were prepared in 15 rabbits (4 in each rabbit). Two defects were filled at random with either small (0.5 to 2 mm3) or large (10 mm3) autogenous bone particles. In addition, 1 defect was left unfilled (control defect). All defects were covered bicortically by expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membranes. The animals were divided randomly into 3 groups and sacrificed after 1, 2, and 4 weeks, respectively. Histologic and stereologic evaluations were performed after the sections were blinded. RESULTS: No significant differences in total vessel surface area could be identified among the 3 groups. The total volume of newly formed bone in defects with small particles was larger and more mature compared to defects with large particles after 2 and 4 weeks. Furthermore, the resorption of small particles was more pronounced after 4 weeks, documenting a higher level of bone substitution compared to large particles. DISCUSSION: The early stages of bone regeneration were influenced by the particle site of autogenous bone grafts. CONCLUSION: The present study indicated that particles of 0.5 to 2 mm3 in size should be preferred to particles of 10 mm3 in size for bone grafting.
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