Histological Analysis of Sticky Tooth and Sticky Bone.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of Sticky Tooth (ST) derived from ground teeth and Sticky Bone (SB) based on equine bone and human allograft in maxillary bone defect regeneration through histological examination.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Forty patients underwent maxillary alveolar ridge regeneration using four different biomaterials: Sticky Tooth processed with the BonMaker device (n = 10), Sticky Tooth prepared with the Smart Dentin Grinder (n = 10) Sticky Bone derived from an equine xenograft (n = 10), and Sticky Bone derived from human allografts (n = 10). CBCT imaging was performed preoperatively, post-regeneration, and during follow-up. Histological and quantitative statistical evaluation was conducted on biopsy samples obtained four months post-regeneration at the time of implant placement.

RESULTS

Successful alveolar ridge regeneration was achieved in all 40 patients. Histological analyses confirmed good integration between the biomaterials and bone tissue without signs of inflammation.

CONCLUSION

Histological comparisons demonstrated that both ST and SB are effective biomaterials for bone regeneration. However, ST exhibited a faster bone healing process compared to xenograft and allograft SB.