title: The treatment of interproximal vertical bony defects with porous hydroxyapatite.
abstract: It is apparent that the use of reconstructive procedures in the treatment of vertical interdental defects offers a significant clinical advantage over conventional nonregenerative procedures. This article reviews in depth the various studies in which porous hydroxyapatite was used in interproximal vertical bony defects.
authors.affiliation: UCLA School of Dentisty.
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Kenney
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Lekovic
mesh_terms: D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D017886:Durapatite; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite