Evaluation of an anorganic bovine bone mineral in post-extraction alveolar sockets: a case series

Aim Autogenous grafts have been considered the gold standard in bone grafting. But this often calls for a second surgical site and insufficient bone quantities. Interest exists in having a surgical technique that does not require autogenous bone harvesting and still results in sufficient bone formation within a relatively short time frame. Materials and Methods The physical-chemical characteristics of an anorganic bovine bone mineral (ABBM) are described, as well as its use as a graft material in extraction sockets of 10 patients. Histology and histomorphometry was performed after 6 months healing. Results Histomorphometric analysis showed average vital bone content of 26.4 (range 15 to 32%) and residual graft content of 38.4 (range 32 to 48%). Conclusions The biological and physical-chemical characteristics of the ABBM permits formation of well-vascularized new vital bone in intimate contact with the ABBM particles.