It was a pleasure to be featured as a guest on Dr. Stephen Barrett's newest #podcast episode of @podofinquiry 🎙
We discussed bone biology and the science behind bone grafts. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts 💭
#PodOfInquiry#bonegrafts
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AlloOss Plus Recalled Over Patient Deaths
Sold by ACE Southern, it is the same product that killed 8 people two years ago due to tuberculosis infection. There has been one death and a number of systemic tuberculosis infections with the same product.
Read: https://t.co/u9KDcgNUrf
US health officials are racing to control an outbreak of #TUBERCULOSIS linked to contaminated bone graft material that has killed 1 person and infected at least 4 others—the SECOND outbreak in two years.
#bonegrafts@AceSouthern@US_FDA@CDCgov
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In order to correct the misinformation that has been allowed in the #JournalofPeriodontology and move toward improving treatment outcomes for our patients, we offer several recommendations.
Read the full letter:
https://t.co/aM7XJNlvci
@AmerAcadPerio
📢 New Lecture Featuring Dr. Greg Steiner📢
Signup for this in-person 6-hour course on bone biology, bone graft biology, and the clinical application of science based bone grafts.
DATE: Friday, March 10, 2023
Read more: https://t.co/J5dfujcj6Y
Educational Video for Patients:
Atraumatic Tooth Extraction
Traditional tooth extraction uses lateral forces to expand the socket, causing widespread bone fracturing. An atraumatic extraction method allows removal of the tooth without damaging the bone.
https://t.co/pscQHP0o9h
We've been developing/improving minimally invasive sinus augmentations. Handling the sinus membrane was a challenge as some are extremely fragile. We learned that we could achieve superior results with fewer complications simply by removing it.
Read More: https://t.co/3r8h9lII0b
Large medical institutions evaluate medications/therapy to identify the most effective therapy. We reviewed 2 extensive studies which looked at medications, diseases, and other considerations to identify factors associated with implant failure.
Read more: https://t.co/yN3ts3xw3H
Bone cells live in the most protected environment in the body. If this environment is breached, the regenerative cells are easily killed. Here we discuss how dentists routinely compromise the health of bone and how to avoid killing regeneration.
Read more: https://t.co/GuLd3XuaoG
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by pathogenic bacteria. Bone loss is not part of the disease, but rather a protective mechanism developed by the body to prevent osteomyelitis.
"The body sacrifices the tooth to save the host."
https://t.co/PAj8hwGkpJ
Dr. Charles Ruefenacht of Innovative Dental Solutions and the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry shares his case that illustrates the benefits of using science-based regenerative bone graft materials for treating apical defects:
Link: https://t.co/UERH8XsYz3
#oralhealth#dentistry
NSAIDs are a commonly prescribed medication after implant surgery. When the mechanism of action of these drugs are evaluated, it is clear they have an impact on the metabolic pathways responsible for bone formation and resorption.
Read more: https://t.co/zxHprnmMDF
An accelerated time frame for implant placement with minimally invasive surgical techniques benefits both dentist and patient:
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As more clinicians move to early implant placement, we've started receiving questions about it. For clinicians with years of experience doing unguided placement, it becomes a question of not which is better, but WHEN is guided indicated over unguided:
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The FDA has recently made market clearance for medical devices more stringent with more tests needed. Current testing shows our bone grafts are biocompatible, resulting in normal bone formation, assuring your patients are receiving the safest material.
https://t.co/gEtBwClRQD
"The lot of contaminated allogenic bone consisted of 154 units, which had been sent to 37 facilities in 20 states, all derived from a single donor."
Patients have become infected with TB from contaminated grafts: https://t.co/nc4GTjRJ9H
@HardyDiagnostic#boneallograft#allografts
Augmentation vs Regeneration:
Bone can be augmented with metal/plastic/materials that do not resorb. To regenerate bone, materials must be biocompatible & fully resorbable, resulting in bone equal to what was lost. See more: https://t.co/35EbkqC7j2
#boneregeneration#bonegrafting
Studies have increased our understanding of the etiology of #ONJ and its prevention. #Bisphosphonates are known to precipitate ONJ and since they are known to be toxic to osteoclasts, it was assumed that ONJ was a disease of bone. We now have new info… https://t.co/wVpNmgNoFh