title: Principles of bone grafting.
abstract: This article reviews the principles of bone healing and bone grafting. There are many different ways to reach the same goal when bone grafting procedures are performed. With all of the available methods and materials, a clear understanding of these basic principles will assist in the selection of a technique for each individual patient.
authors: Burton and Roden Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Birmingham, AL 35216, USA. audavid1@hotmail.com
authors: R David
authors: RD
authors: Roden
mesh_terms: D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods / Q000502:physiology*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000502:physiology; D006253:Haversian System / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000502:physiology; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D010006:Osteoblasts / Q000502:physiology; D010010:Osteoclasts / Q000502:physiology; D010012:Osteogenesis / Q000502:physiology; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; D008567:Membranes, Artificial