The early reentry procedure.

Abstract

A technique and rationale for the early reentry of autogenous bone grafts has been described. Rather than wait 1 to 2 years for reentry as has been previously suggested, a 3-month interval was chosen. Results of the study showed: (1) Healing of osseous grafts starts very quickly and we do not have to wait long periods of time to ascertain whether the graft is successful. (2) That all grafts do not fill the defect completely and that there may be an alteration in contour. (3) That it is often important therefore that a reentry procedure be done to contour the bone. (4) Healing after reentry procedure occurred rapidly and uneventfully and minimum sulcular depth was obtained. (5) Reentry of autogenous osseous grafts for evaluation and physiologic recontouring is possible at 3 months without adversely affecting the ultimate clinical maturation and success of the graft.