title: The use of homologous lyophilized bone grafts in Hofer's osteotomy.
abstract: A retrospective investigation on the use of lyophilized bone grafts in Hofer's osteotomy was performed. There was no significant difference between patients with and without such grafts as far as gingival retraction is concerned. In quite a few cases exposed lyophilized bone was found during the first 6 postoperative months.
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005612:Freeze Drying; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies