Deproteinized bovine bone versus beta-tricalcium phosphate in sinus augmentation surgery: a comparative histologic and histomorphometric study

Abstract

Purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of two common materials in sinus augmentation surgery and to assess their contribution when enriched with autogenous bone. The prospective human study was performed in 48 sinus grafting operations using beta-tricalcium phosphate or deproteinized bovine bone.