Lateral ridge augmentation using a PCL-TCP scaffold in a clinically relevant but challenging micropig model

Yeo, AAYeoCheok, CCCheokTeoh, S HS HTeohZhang, Z YZ YZhangBuser, Daniel AlbinDaniel AlbinBuserBosshardt, DieterDieterBosshardt2024-10-112024-10-112012https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/81498In implant dentistry, there is a need for synthetic bone substitute blocks to support ridge augmentation in situations where large bone volumes are missing. Polycaprolactone-based scaffolds demonstrated excellent results in bone tissue engineering applications. The use of customized polycaprolactone-tricalcium phosphate (PCL-TCP) displayed promising results from recent rat femur and rabbit calvaria studies. However, data from clinically representative models in larger animals do not exist.enLateral ridge augmentation using a PCL-TCP scaffold in a clinically relevant but challenging micropig modelarticle2214593900031140260000210.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02366.x