A preliminary study into the uses of anorganic bone in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1993 Jun;31(3):149-53. doi: 10.1016/0266-4356(93)90113-b.

Abstract

Anorganic bovine bone has been used in oral and maxillofacial surgery for several years. Its use has been limited to ridge augmentation. In this paper we have tried to evaluate its use in other settings within the speciality.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods*
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Screws
  • Bone Transplantation*
  • Child
  • Facial Bones / abnormalities
  • Facial Bones / injuries
  • Facial Bones / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Minerals*
  • Nasal Bone / surgery
  • Osseointegration
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Titanium
  • Zygoma / injuries
  • Zygoma / surgery

Substances

  • Bio-Oss
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Minerals
  • Titanium