title: CLINICO-RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF XENOGRAFTS IN MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY.
abstract: An endeavour to find a suitable substitute for autogenous bone graft in corrections of maxillofacial deformities has been going on. Evaluation of commercially processed xenograft (SURGIBONE) has been carried out as a substitute for autogenous grafts in various maxillofacial surgical procedures in the Department of Dental Surgery at Armed Forces Medical College. Clinical and radiographic evaluation in 15 patients revealed highly satisfactory result with complete integration of the graft without any adverse host tissue reaction within the follow-up period lasting from 12-18 months.
authors.affiliation: Graded Specialist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), 15 Corps Dental Unit, C/o 56 APO.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Dental Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Sapru
authors.affiliation: Ex Additional Director General, Dental Services, Army Head Quarters, New Delhi.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Awasthi
keywords: Bone substitute; Surgibone; Xenograft