Experimental study of the use of collagen tubes for implantation of particulate hydroxylapatite.
A pilot study was conducted in rats to evaluate the role of collagen tubes in subperiosteal implantation of particulate hydroxylapatite. The results showed that the collagen tube shaped the hydroxylapatite, facilitated precise implant placement, and prevented particle migration while not interfering with healing.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D003094:Collagen; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D017886:Durapatite; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D003094:Collagen; D017886:Durapatite