Preserved scleral allografts in periodontal defects in man. I. Preparation, preservation and use.
A method has been presented for the preparation, preservation and surgical adaptability of sclera as implant material. As a result of the knowledge gained from the use of this material in reconstructive surgery and limited reports in the dental literature, there appears to be a justification for further research on the utilization of this very available material in periodontal and other oral surgical procedures.
D006666:History of Medicine; D010517:Periodontics / Q000266:history; D012953:Societies, Dental / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States