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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Evaluation of Maxibloc Bone Grafts Biocompatibility and Osteoconductivity: An Animal Study.

Suja Joseph, Jose Jacob, Angel M Joseph, Rene Kuriakose, Mohammed Z Mustafa, Venu Yasodharan, Pradeep C Dathan, Nazia Rasheed

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Suja JosephDepartment of Prosthodontics, Travancore Dental College, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kollam, Kerala, India.
Jose JacobDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.
Angel M JosephDepartment of Dental Restoration and Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Rene KuriakoseDepartment of Prosthodontics, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.
Mohammed Z MustafaDepartment of Dental Restoration and Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Venu YasodharanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Travancore Dental College, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kollam, Kerala, India.
Pradeep C DathanDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sri Sankara Dental College, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala, India.
Nazia RasheedDr. Nazia's Dental Care, CSI Ascension Square, Logos Juction, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

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Context: Alveolar bone resorption poses a significant challenge in rehabilitating edentulous patients. Ridge augmentation materials can stimulate bone growth in deficient areas. Aim: To evaluate the biocompatibility and osteoconductivity of maxibloc bone grafts in rabbits. Materials and Methods: Maxibloc was packed into bony voids created surgically in the mandible and femur of rabbits, which were sacrificed at the fourth, eighth, and twelfth weeks. Radiography and histopathology evaluations assessed the osteoconductivity; hematology and toxicology evaluations assessed the biocompatibility of maxibloc. Results: Radiography revealed bone formation and homogenization without osteolysis. Histopathology revealed new bone formation with osteoblasts, fibrous and collagen tissue, cartilage formation, and no foreign body reaction or inflammation. Hematology revealed stable hemoglobin concentration, white blood cell count, eosinophil count, and absence of leucocytosis. Toxicology revealed elevated mortality rates at higher doses, whereas lower doses were safe. Animals exhibited no signs of systemic toxicity or behavioral changes. Conclusions: Maxibloc has demonstrated biocompatibility and osteoconductivity, presenting as a promising alloplastic bone graft.

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Biocompatibilitybone graftdental implanthydroxyapatiteosteoconductivity

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