Vertical ridge augmentation using a porous composite of uncalcined hydroxyapatite and poly-DL-lactide enriched with types 1 and 3 collagen
Abstract Background Previous studies have shown that porous composite blocks containing uncalcined hydroxyapatite (u-HA; 70 wt%) with a scaffold of poly-DL-lactide (PDLLA, 30 wt%) are biodegradable, encourage appropriate bone formation, and are suitable for use as a bone substitute in vertical ridge...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Implant Dentistry |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40729-019-0167-5 |