Use of collagen tubes for implantation of hydroxylapatite: an experimental study.
Collagen tubes were compared with routine injection for placement of hydroxylapatite in mandibular defects. It was found that the collagen film containers were effective in providing easier handling, more effective shaping, and less migration of particles.
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D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D003094:Collagen; D017886:Durapatite; D004867:Equipment Design; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D003094:Collagen; D017886:Durapatite