Tomographic and histometric analysis of autogenous bone block and synthetic hydroxyapatite block grafts without rigid fixation on rabbit calvaria.

Soo-Yong Bae Jung-Chul Park Hyun-Seung Shin Yong-Keun Lee Seong Ho Choi Jin-Young Park

Published in: Journal of periodontal & implant science (2014)

The nonfixed HAB was successfully integrated into the recipient bed after both healing periods in the rabbit calvaria. In spite of limited bone formation activity in comparison to ABB, HAB may be a favorable substitute osteoconductive bone material.

Keyphrases

body composition
bone mineral density
bone regeneration
soft tissue
minimally invasive
bone loss
postmenopausal women
tissue engineering