Maxillary Sinus Augmentation by Xenograft Mixed With Melatonin

"All Patients in this group underwent open sinus procedures to lift the sinus membrane followed by application of the melatonin gel which was mixed with xenograft as an augmentation material.~Preclinical studies proved the direct action of melatonin in enhancing the differentiation and proliferation of bone-forming osteoblasts. In addition to increasing bone mass, melatonin also facilitates new bone growth and osteointegration, making melatonin a particularly attractive molecule for use in bone implants when used alone or in combination with other growth factors"

All Patients in this group underwent open sinus procedures to lift the sinus membrane followed by application of the xenograft as an augmentation material xenograft is used instead of autogenous bone graft to avoid the morbidity of the donor side