A novel osteotomy preparation technique to preserve implant site viability and enhance osteogenesis

Chih Hao Chen, Benjamin R. Coyac, Masaki Arioka, Brian Leahy, U. Serdar Tulu, Maziar Aghvami, Stefan Holst, Waldemar Hoffmann, Antony Quarry, Oded Bahat, Benjamin Salmon, John B. Brunski, Jill A. Helms*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The preservation of bone viability at an osteotomy site is a critical variable for subsequent implant osseointegration. Recent biomechanical studies evaluating the consequences of site preparation led us to rethink the design of bone-cutting drills, especially those intended for implant site preparation. We present here a novel drill design that is designed to efficiently cut bone at a very low rotational velocity, obviating the need for irrigation as a coolant. The low-speed cutting produces little heat and, consequently, osteocyte viability is maintained. The lack of irrigation, coupled with the unique design of the cutting flutes, channels into the osteotomy autologous bone chips and osseous coagulum that have inherent osteogenic potential. Collectively, these features result in robust, new bone formation at rates significantly faster than those observed with conventional drilling protocols. These preclinical data have practical implications for the clinical preparation of osteotomies and alveolar bone reconstructive surgeries.

Original languageEnglish
Article number170
JournalJournal of Clinical Medicine
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

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Keywords

  • Bone chips
  • Bone healing
  • Drilling tool design
  • Osteogenesis
  • Osteotomy

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