1Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Science, Faridkot, Punjab, India
2Professor & Head, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Science, Faridkot, Punjab, India
3Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Science, Faridkot, Punjab, India
4JR III, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Science, Faridkot, Punjab, India
This study evaluates the efficacy of “steaky bone,” a composite graft of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and demineralized bone matrix (DMBM), in enhancing bone regeneration. Thirty patients with osseous defects were divided into three groups: Group A (steaky bone prepared using Choukroun's centrifugation), Group B (prepared using conventional centrifugation), and Group C (no graft). Clinical and radiographic assessments showed that steaky bone significantly reduced pain and accelerated bone healing, with Group A demonstrating superior stability and outcomes compared to Group B. The combination of PRF, rich in growth factors, with DMBM enhanced osteoconduction and osteoinduction. Steaky bone was particularly effective in promoting faster defect filling (Group A > Group B > Group C). These findings highlight the potential of steaky bone, especially with Choukroun's method, as an effective grafting material for osseous regeneration. Further studies with larger samples and extended follow-ups are recommended.
