Bone grafting is a commonly performed surgical procedure to augment bone regeneration in
a variety of cases in orthopaedic and maxillofacial surgery. Autologous bone graft remains to …

Introduction The induced membrane technique (IMT) or Masquelet technique, is a two-step
surgical procedure used to treat pseudoarthroses and bony defects. Many authors have …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the osteoconductivity of three different bone
substitute materials: α‐tricalcium phosphate (α‐TCP),(β‐TCP), and hydroxyapatite (HA) …

Cleft lip and palate (CL/P) is a frequent congenital malformation that manifests in several
varieties including unilateral or bilateral and complete or incomplete. Alveolar cleft …

Alveolar bone grafting in the mixed dentition stage is an accepted step in the management
of cleft alveoli, providing maxillary arch support for dentition and mastication. Points of …

Background Recently, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) was described as a second-generation
platelet concentrate. PRF is known as a rich source of autologous cytokines and growth …

Introduction: Since the early stages of alveolar bone grafting development, multiple types of
materials have been used. Iliac cancellous bone graft (ICBG) remains the gold standard …

Background The iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) is criticized for high donor site morbidity.
Recent research suggests this morbidity is related to the patient population for which the …

In the 1970s, Boyne and Sands published reports on a new technique for alveolar bone
grafting. They recommended that only cancellous bone be used and that the procedure be …

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been widely used for bone repair in the
craniofacial region. However, its high dose requirement in clinical applications revealed …