ArticleBMC oral health2026
Long-term effects of a bony mucoperiosteal flap on bone preservation in bony impacted upper third molar surgery: a prospective exploratory study.
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backgroundThis exploratory study evaluates the long-term effects of a maxillary bony mucoperiosteal flap (BMF) technique on bone preservation and periodontal condition following extraction of deeply impacted upper third molars (UTMs).
methodsIn this two-arm, prospective exploratory study with a parallel-group design, bony impacted UTMs were allocated to either a control group (tooth extraction with pericoronal bone removal) or an experimental group (UTMs removal using the BMF technique). Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed preoperatively and at 10-12 months postoperatively. Long-term bone volume change (LBVC) in the maxillary tuberosity was evaluated using Mimics 21.0 and Geomagic software. Distal probing depth and clinical attachment loss of the adjacent upper second molars were also recorded.
resultsA total of 28 bony impacted UTMs from 24 patients (6 men and 18 women) were included. The mean age was 23.8 ± 3.8 years in the control group and 26.5 ± 5.6 years in the experimental group. Preoperative and postoperative tuberosity volumes were 1053.7 ± 385.9 mm
conclusionGiven the exploratory nature of this study, our findings provide preliminary evidence that the BMF technique may achieve superior volumetric outcomes without compromising the periodontal health of adjacent teeth. However, due to the limited sample size, the observed degree of bone preservation may be an overestimation. Therefore, higher-level evidence from adequately powered, well-matched prospective studies is required to further substantiate the long-term benefits of this technique.
trial registrationThis research was registered in the Chinese Medical Research Registration and Filing System (Registration Number: ChiCTR2400083354, registration date: 2024/4/22).
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