Open AccessBone resorption analysis of platelet-derived growth factor type BB application on collagen for bone grafts secured by titanium mesh over a pig jaw defect model
Author(s) -
Alan S. Herford,
Marco Cicciù
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
national journal of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-3418
pISSN - 0975-5950
DOI - 10.4103/0975-5950.111374
Subject(s) - medicine , resorption , bone resorption , platelet derived growth factor , soft tissue , matrix (chemical analysis) , platelet rich plasma , dentistry , bone healing , growth factor , biomedical engineering , anatomy , pathology , platelet derived growth factor receptor , platelet , materials science , receptor , composite material
The aim of this investigation was to evaluate whether the addition of the platelet derived growth factor type BB (PDGF-BB) to a collagen matrix applied on a titanium mesh would favor healing and resorption onto the grafted bone. A histologic and radiographic study of two different groups (test and control) was performed.