Procedimentos de levantamento do seio maxilar têm sido realizados para aumentar o volume ósseo e promover a estabilidade do implante, na região posterior de maxilas severamente atrofiadas. Ao longo dos anos, resultados de vários estudos demonstraram que alguns substitutos ósseos podem suportar implantes em função, após o levantamento de seio maxilar, igual ou melhor quando utilizado o osso autógeno. Neste estudo, foi avaliado o comportamento de um substituto ósseo completamente biodegradável (OsteoScaf™) no modelo experimental de levantamento de seio maxilar em coelhos. Além disso, ele foi comparado com o osso autógeno e outros dois substitutos ósseos, não totalmente biodegradáveis, disponíveis comercialmente (Bio-Oss® e BoneCeramic®). Avaliação clínica, tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, microtomografia computadorizada, análises microscópicas e análise molecular, através da técnica de PCR, foram realizadas após 2, 4 e 8 semanas de cirurgia. O levantamento de seio maxilar utilizando o osso autógeno demonstrou maior reabsorção, ao longo do tempo, comparado aos substitutos ósseos, os quais revelaram maior neoformação óssea após 8, 4 e 2 semanas, respectivamente. O grupo Bio-Oss® apresentou maior neoformação óssea, ao longo do tempo, quando comparado aos grupos Osteoscaf™ e BoneCeramic®, os quais foram qualitativamente emelhantes. O grupo BoneCeramic® mostrou uma resposta celular de células gigantes até 8 semanas. Concluiu-se que os substitutos ósseos, neste estudo, obtiveram melhor desempenho do que o osso autógeno, e o OsteoScaf™ demonstrou maior reabsorção do que os outros grupos, em todos períodos. / Maxillary sinus augmentation procedures have been applied to increase bone volume and to promote stability of implants in the severely atrophied posterior maxilla. Over the years, the outcomes of several studies have demonstrated that some bone substitutes can support implants in function after sinus augmentation as well as, or better than those with autogenous bone. Our experimental model evaluated the behavior of a fully biodegradable bone substitute (OsteoScaf™) in a rabbit sinus lift procedure. We compared this with autogenous bone and other two available non-biodegradable bone substitutes (Bio-Oss® and BoneCeramic®). Clinical evaluation, Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Microcomputed Tomography, microscopic and molecular evaluation were used for data analysis at 2, 4 and 8 weeks after sinus augmentation. Autogenous bone was more resorbed over time than the other materials. All bone substitutes showed more bone formation at 8, 4 and 2 weeks, respectively. Bio-Oss® showed more bone formation/timepoint than Osteoscaf™ and Boneceramic®, which were similar. Boneceramic® showed a florid giant cell response up to 8 weeks. We concluded that the bone graft materials all performed better than autogenous bone and OsteoScaf™ showed comparative bone growth yet greater degradation than the other two materials.

Procedimentos de levantamento do seio maxilar têm sido realizados para aumentar o volume ósseo e promover a estabilidade do implante, na região posterior de maxilas severamente atrofiadas. Ao longo dos anos, resultados de vários estudos demonstraram que alguns substitutos ósseos podem suportar implantes em função, após o levantamento de seio maxilar, igual ou melhor quando utilizado o osso autógeno. Neste estudo, foi avaliado o comportamento de um substituto ósseo completamente biodegradável (OsteoScaf™) no modelo experimental de levantamento de seio maxilar em coelhos. Além disso, ele foi comparado com o osso autógeno e outros dois substitutos ósseos, não totalmente biodegradáveis, disponíveis comercialmente (Bio-Oss® e BoneCeramic®). Avaliação clínica, tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, microtomografia computadorizada, análises microscópicas e análise molecular, através da técnica de PCR, foram realizadas após 2, 4 e 8 semanas de cirurgia. O levantamento de seio maxilar utilizando o osso autógeno demonstrou maior reabsorção, ao longo do tempo, comparado aos substitutos ósseos, os quais revelaram maior neoformação óssea após 8, 4 e 2 semanas, respectivamente. O grupo Bio-Oss® apresentou maior neoformação óssea, ao longo do tempo, quando comparado aos grupos Osteoscaf™ e BoneCeramic®, os quais foram qualitativamente emelhantes. O grupo BoneCeramic® mostrou uma resposta celular de células gigantes até 8 semanas. Concluiu-se que os substitutos ósseos, neste estudo, obtiveram melhor desempenho do que o osso autógeno, e o OsteoScaf™ demonstrou maior reabsorção do que os outros grupos, em todos períodos. / Maxillary sinus augmentation procedures have been applied to increase bone volume and to promote stability of implants in the severely atrophied posterior maxilla. Over the years, the outcomes of several studies have demonstrated that some bone substitutes can support implants in function after sinus augmentation as well as, or better than those with autogenous bone. Our experimental model evaluated the behavior of a fully biodegradable bone substitute (OsteoScaf™) in a rabbit sinus lift procedure. We compared this with autogenous bone and other two available non-biodegradable bone substitutes (Bio-Oss® and BoneCeramic®). Clinical evaluation, Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Microcomputed Tomography, microscopic and molecular evaluation were used for data analysis at 2, 4 and 8 weeks after sinus augmentation. Autogenous bone was more resorbed over time than the other materials. All bone substitutes showed more bone formation at 8, 4 and 2 weeks, respectively. Bio-Oss® showed more bone formation/timepoint than Osteoscaf™ and Boneceramic®, which were similar. Boneceramic® showed a florid giant cell response up to 8 weeks. We concluded that the bone graft materials all performed better than autogenous bone and OsteoScaf™ showed comparative bone growth yet greater degradation than the other two materials.

Pathological processes in the alveolar and facial bones can lead to bone loss that may not heal with complete regeneration. Biomaterials can be used to facilitate the healing process and/or as a bone substitute, but the mechanisms are not fully understood. Persistent leakage of bacteria/bacterial toxins, after root canal treatment, may lead to a residual bone defect. The healing is dependent on a placed dental biomaterial providing a tight seal. The composition of the filling material may also influence the healing process. The general aim of this study is to investigate surface properties and biological interactions of biomaterials used in dento-alveolar surgery. A dental biomaterial, a bonded compomer (DAP) containing a corroding glass filler, was used as a root end filling material, promoting a new operation technique. The healing (assessed according to Molven´s x-ray criteria) demonstrates a significant improvement in healing results for the compomer group, compared to a commonly used technique. The surface properties and biological interactions of DAP were analyzed. ICP-OES of DAP cell culture medium extract demonstrated a significant release of Sr, Si and F from the dental biomaterial. Human periodontal ligament (PDL) cells grew on and around DAP specimens without any sign of toxic reactions. DAP extract stimulated proliferation of PDL cells, but caused an inhibition of osteoblastic gene expression in mouse bone marrow cells. The surface properties of the glass containing compomer may contribute to improved healing of the periapical lesions. A bovine inorganic bone graft substitute (BO) is commonly used as a treatment option in dento-alveolar surgery with new bone formation in immediate close contact with BO material. ICP-OES dissolution analysis of cell culture media, after incubation with BO particles, demonstrated a dosedependent release of Si and a decrease of Ca and P. An uptake of Ca from the medium to the BO particle was demonstrated with calcium-45 labeling. The Si dissolution varied between different batches, possibly reflecting a variation in food intake in the animals. Stimulated osteogenic response was seen in close contact to the BO particles in cell cultures. Furthermore, it was clearly demonstrated that the study design is a critical factor for correctly understanding biomaterials’ biological interactions. The surface properties of three bone graft substitutes reported to have good results in dento-alveolar surgery were investigated, in order to establish whether or not dissolution-precipitation reactions could contribute to the bone healing. Dissolution-precipitation extracts of BO, bioactive glass 45S5 (BG) and a marine algae hydroxyl apatite (AP) in cell culture media were analyzed. Dissolution of Si at significant levels was detected for BO and 45S5 over time. Significant uptake levels of Ca and P from the culture were seen for both 45S5, BO and AP but at different times. Surface analysis of the biomaterials with SEM/EDAX, before and after immersion in cell culture media, revealed a smoothing of the surface morphology for 45S5 over time. No obvious alterations for BO and AP were detected. Ca/P ratio decreased significantly for 45S5, but no major changes were detected by XPS for BO or AP. XPS further demonstrated a surface charge for BO, changing from negatively to positively charged when exposed to serum. 45S5 and AP had positive surface charges, both in the absence and the presence of serum. These demonstrated surface changes in biomaterials could contribute to adherence of cells and subsequently affect bone healing. Conclusion: Biomaterials used in dento-alveolar surgery interact with biological surroundings through surface and dissolution-precipitation reactions which may have implications for bone healing.