title: The clinical application of a new synthetic bone grafting material in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: A novel bone formation material based on hydroxyapatite-xerogel is presented. With the use of the innovative sol-gel technology this material is produced in the low-temperature range by the addition of silicon dioxide; in its structure it mimics to a great extent the natural bone matrix. This results in high osteoconductivity and an osteoprotective effect as well as in complete biodegradation corresponding to bone formation in the course of natural bone remodelling. Two case reports are presented.
authors.affiliation: Clinic for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Rostock, Germany. bienengr@med.uni-rostock.de
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bienengräber
authors.forename: Th
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: K-O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Henkel
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bayerlein
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Proff
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gedrange
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D015921:Dental Implants; D017886:Durapatite / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D019931:Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D017886:Durapatite