Bone graft for alveolar cleft by using demineralized dentin matrix

Abstract

Autogenous bone grafts remain the standard for cleft alveolus surgery despite absorption tendencies and donor site complications. DDM, derived from teeth, demonstrates promising osteoinductive properties comparable to autogenous bone. This paper aims to introduce and discuss cases of bone graft for cleft alveolus utilizing demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) derived from teeth, highlighting the outcomes and potential advantages of DDM in cleft alveolus reconstruction. A nine-year-old patient underwent cleft alveolus surgery with bilateral bone grafting. To address volume limitation of DDM, the surgical procedure involved harvesting bone from the anterior iliac crest. Postoperative radiographic assessments at nine months revealed favorable bone integration in the cleft region. The study advocates for further exploration of DDM applications in clinical recommends.