Primary reconstruction of alveolar clefts using recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2: clinical and radiographic outcomes

• Published in: The Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 20 Suppl 2; p. 1759
• Main Authors: Fallucco, Michael A, Carstens, Michael H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2009
• Subjects: Absorbable Implants; Alveolar Process - abnormalities; Alveolar Process - diagnostic imaging; Alveolar Process - surgery; Bone Morphogenetic Proteins - administration & dosage; Cleft Lip - diagnostic imaging; Cleft Lip - surgery; Cleft Palate - diagnostic imaging; Cleft Palate - surgery; Collagen - administration & dosage; Female; Humans; Male; Osteogenesis - drug effects; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods; Retrospective Studies; Surgical Flaps; Tomography, Spiral Computed; Treatment Outcome

This novel method for primary alveolar cleft bony reconstruction avoids donor site morbidity and does not require close approximation of alveolar segments as necessitated by gingivoperiosteoplasty. The study aims to provide radiographic evidence of de novo synthesis of bone using recombinant human b...