Bone Research
Research conducted at McGill University has updated our knowledge about bone research
Published in Blood Weekly, February 5th, 2009
"An ideal material for maxillofacial vertical bone augmentation procedures should not only be osteo-conductive, biocompatible and mechanically strong, but should also be applied using minimally invasive procedures and remain stable with respect to the original bone surfaces. This way, implant exposure and infection might be reduced and good mechanical stability may be achieved," researchers in Montreal, Canada report.
"Calcium phosphate cements are proven biocompatible and osteoconductive materials that can be injected using minimally invasive procedures. Among these cements, brushite based cements have the added advantage of being biodegradable in vivo. Therefore, this...
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