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[Coral in infra-osseous lesions. Evaluation after 7 years' use]

C Servera¹, F Souyris, C Payrot

¹Départment de Parodontologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Lapeyrónie, Montpellier.

Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale|January 1, 1987

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Summary

Coral skeletons, similar to bone, show promise as biocompatible implants for bone repair and facial reconstructive surgery. Early animal studies indicate good tolerance and reossification, suggesting potential in periodontology and treating bone defects.

Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Surgical Innovation
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Context:

Coral skeletons share morphological and chemical similarities with mineral bone.
Previous research highlighted the need for bone grafts in treating bone lesions.
The study explores the potential of coral as a biomaterial for bone augmentation.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy and biocompatibility of coral implants in animal models.
To investigate coral's potential for use in corrective facial surgery and periodontology.
To highlight the advantages of using madrepore coral, including availability, ease of use, and biological properties.

Summary:

Coral implants were tested in cranial and facial bones of dogs, pigs, and monkeys, demonstrating true reossification and stable integration.
The study initiated the use of coral implants in human corrective facial surgery in 1981, with a focus on periodontology.
Madrepore coral is presented as an advantageous material due to its availability, cost-effectiveness, biological compatibility, and consistent results.

Impact:

Coral implants offer a promising alternative to traditional bone grafts for reconstructive procedures.
Successful integration and reossification in animal models suggest broad applicability in bone defect treatment.
The findings support the continued investigation and clinical application of coral-derived biomaterials in regenerative medicine.

Materials Engineering

[coral In Infra-osseous Lesions. Evaluation After 7 Years' Use]