title: Evaluation of autologous cancellous bone grafting of mandibular discontinuity defects in dogs using a Dacron-urethane prosthesis.
abstract: Reconstruction of 2 cm discontinuity defects using autologous cancellous bone chips and a Dacron-urethane prosthesis was evaluated in four canine mandibles. Histologic studies were performed on specimens taken six and 12 months after bone grafting. All four grafts were completely incorporated, producing a reconstruction that conformed precisely to the desired shape. Remodeling resulted in a trabecular pattern similar to that of the normal mandible. The prosthesis was well tolerated and did not elicit an inflammatory response.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D001864:Bone Wires; D004285:Dogs; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D010012:Osteogenesis; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011859:Radiography; D014520:Urethane
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D014520:Urethane