Purpose: The Allogenic Demineralized Dentin Matrix (Allo-DDM) has been introduced as a new grafting material, and several investigations were conducted, showing its efficacy in bone augmentation. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the available literature on the Allo-DDM, revealing its clinical performance when used for implant placement procedures.
Methods: This study is registered in the PROSPERO database (number: CRD42021264885, date: 30/7/2021). Four databases, as well as the grey literature, were searched, selecting human studies where the Allo-DDM was applied to augment implant-recipient sites.
Results: Six articles were included. The total number of implants placed in Allo-DDM-grafted sites was 149. Mean implant stability quotient values (ISQ) were 60.4 and 68.67 for the primary and secondary ISQ, respectively (data from one study). Buccal marginal bone loss around implants was approximately 1.46 mm after 24 months of prosthetic loading (data from one study). Two studies documented a total of 6 cases of dehiscence of the grated area, however, not affecting early implant success. Histological findings from all studies showed new bone formation around the graft particles.
Conclusion: A low number of publications are available, presenting only preliminary results, thus the long-term success/survival of implants still needs to be further explored. Moreover, the possibility of bony dehiscence with the use of this material should be investigated. Within these limitations, the Allo-DDM could be a possible alternative to other grafting materials used for bone augmentation and implant placement. Nevertheless, considering this limited evidence, future studies are necessary to confirm this conclusion.
Keywords: Alveolar bone grafting; Alveolar ridge augmentation; Bone substitutes; Dental implants; Tooth extraction.
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