Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) constitute the largest subdivision of the transforming
growth factor-β family of ligands. BMPs exhibit widespread utility and pleiotropic, context …

The morbidity associated with autogenous bone graft harvest and the recent concern
regarding the transmission of live virus through use of allografts, have been the impetus for …

Alveolar bone augmentation in vertical dimension remains the holy grail of periodontal
tissue engineering. Successful dental implant placement for restoration of edentulous sites …

The genesis of mesodermal tissues, such as bone, cartilage, muscle, marrow stoma, tendon,
fat, dermis, and connective tissues, in either embryos or adult organisms is referred to as the …

Exploring the basic mechanical principles of bone-related research and mechanical testing
of bone specimens, this book has 42 chapters divided into three major sections that cover …

Bone morphogenetic protein and bone-derived growth factors are biochemical tools for
research on induced cell differentiation and local mechanisms controlling cell proliferation …

Bone grafts are often necessary to provide support, fill voids, and enhance biologic repair of
skeletal defects. Autogenous bone recovered from the patient's own iliac crest is generally …

Bone replacement grafts will play a continuing role in periodontal and other regenerative
therapy. Several choices are available to the clinician including autogenous, allogeneic …

Demineralized freeze‐dried bone allograft (DFDBA) has been used extensively in
periodontal therapy. The rationale for use of DFDBA includes the fact that proteins capable …

Osteoporotic fractures commonly occur in the elderly. Although current therapies are aimed
at the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures, studies examing the fracture …