title: Evaluation of a subcutaneously implanted hydroxylapatite-avitene mixture in rabbits.
abstract: Avitene, a microfibrillar collagen hemostatic agent was mixed with hydroxylapatite and implanted subcutaneously along the inferior border of the mandible in ten rabbits. This mixture clearly enhanced surgical manipulation of the implants. Radiographic and histologic examination of the implant sites at one, three, and six months showed an acceptable host response with no apparent alteration of the favorable characteristics of hydroxylapatite implants.
authors.forename: W K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Harvey
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pincock
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Matukas
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lemons
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D017886:Durapatite; D005260:Female; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011817:Rabbits; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D003094:Collagen; D017886:Durapatite