Guided bone regeneration in rat mandibular defects using resorbable poly(trimethylene carbonate) barrier membranes

Background and objectives : Guided bone regeneration (GBR) has proven to be a predictable procedure for alveolar ridge augmentation prior to implant dentistry. In guided bone regeneration, a barrier membrane prevents in-growth of fibroblasts and provides a space for osteogenesis within the underlying blood clot and bone promoting materials. Currently, two sorts of barrier membranes are available: non-resorbable and resorbable membranes. The present study evaluates a new synthetic degradable barrier membrane based on poly(trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC) for use in guided bone regeneration. A collagen membrane (BioGide) and an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE, GoreTex) membrane served as reference materials.

Methods : In 192 male Sprague-Dawley rats, a standardised 5.0 mm circular defect was created in the left mandibular angle. New bone formation was demonstrated by post-mortem micro-radiography, micro-CT imaging and histological analysis. Four groups (control, PTMC, collagen, e-PTFE) were evaluated at 3 time intervals (2, 4 and 12 weeks). In the membrane groups the defects were covered; in the control group the defects were left uncovered. Data were analysed using a multiple regression model.

Results : In contrast to uncovered mandibular defects, substantial bone healing was observed in defects covered with a barrier membrane. In the latter case, the formation of bone was progressive over 12 weeks. No statistically significant differences between the amount of new bone formed under the PTMC membranes and the amount of bone formed under the collagen and e-PTFE membranes were observed.

Conclusions : Therefore, it can be concluded that PTMC membranes are well suited for use in guided bone regeneration (GBR).

Key words Poly(trimethylene carbonate), guided bone regeneration, synthetic resorbable membrane, micro-CT, micro-radiography

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Jan 20, 2018 | Posted by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Comments Off on Guided bone regeneration in rat mandibular defects using resorbable poly(trimethylene carbonate) barrier membranes

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