Effect of calcium phosphate ceramic particle insertion on tooth eruption.

The effects of calcium phosphate ceramic implants on tooth eruption were investigated radiographically and histologically in 20 3-month-old dogs. Four kinds of ceramic particles were used: dense and porous hydroxyapatite particles, and dense and porous tricalcium phosphate particles. These particles were implanted in the sockets after deciduous tooth extraction. The four types of calcium phosphate ceramic particles produced similar radiographic and histologic findings. There was no delay of tooth eruption, no dysplasia, and no resorption of dental hard tissue.