Lívia Costa Pereira

Prof. Lívia Costa Pereira


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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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11 April 2019 in Materials
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LPLívia Costa Pereira
Lívia Costa Pereira
Carlos Fernando MourãoCarlos Fernando Mourão
Carlos Fernando Mourão
AAAdriana Terezinha Neves Novellino Alves
Adriana Terezinha Neves Novellino Alves
RRRodrigo Resende
Rodrigo Resende
MUMarcelo Jose Uzeda
Marcelo Jose Uzeda
Mônica Diuana Calasans-MaiaMônica Diuana Calasans-Maia
Mônica Diuana Calasans-Maia
This study’s aim was to evaluate the biocompatibility and bioabsorption of a new membrane for guided bone regeneration (polylactic-co-glycolic acid associated with hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate) with three thicknesses (200, 500, and 700 µm) implanted in mice subcutaneously. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and the quantification of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen were used to characterize the physico-chemical properties. One hundred Balb-C mice were divided into 5 experimental groups: Group 1—Sham (without implantation); Group 2—200 μm; Group 3—500 μm; Group 4—700 μm; and Group 5—Pratix®. Each group was subdivided into four experimental periods (7, 30, 60 and 90 days). Samples were collected and processed for histological and histomorphometrical evaluation. The membranes showed no moderate or severe tissue reactions during the experimental periods studied. The 500-μm membrane showed no tissue reaction during any experimental period. The 200-μm membrane began to exhibit fragmentation after 30 days, while the 500-μm and 700-µm membranes began fragmentation at 90 days. All membranes studied were biocompatible and the 500 µm membrane showed the best results for absorption and tissue reaction, indicating its potential for clinical guided bone regeneration.