Tutoplast Graft: Any Advice for Using This Material?

Last Updated: Feb 09, 2009

Dr. G. asks:
I have a patient with maxillary alveolar defect on upper left canine through upper left second molar region. I am planning to perform a bone augmentation procedure on this region before doing implant placement using a Tutoplast graft [RTI Biologics and Zimmer] covered by a membrane stabilized by tacks. I have never actually done this procedure before. After the graft has healed, I will place the dental implants. I am hoping to get some advice from veteran users of this material. Have you had complications? What should I look out for? Thanks.

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Dr. C

02/10/2009

This defect appears to be a rather significant span. Are you sure you want to try a new technique with a new material on this case? I would respectfully advise starting on a one tooth span defect and gain experience before tackling this type of case. Refer it to a clinician with more experience and learn how they do it. It is much harder to grow bone after an augmentation failure. Good Luck Dr. C

Alejandro Berg

02/10/2009

I couldnt agree more with Dr. C, and also in a big case like this I would maybe think of a block graft. Just an idea.

anon

02/10/2009

Your membrane better be reinforced or use mesh to maintain the matrix or you'll lose the increase in volume you're searching for. Block graft would be better if possible.

Dr SDJ

03/12/2009

comment on my cases in the cases section. Upper anterior region grafted with Autologous corticao cancellous onlay graft. Please comment

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