Bone Grafts & Bone Substitutes

Bone Grafts & Bone Substitutes
ISBN-10
0721628095
ISBN-13
9780721628097
Category
Medical physiology
Pages
461
Language
English
Published
1992
Publisher
Saunders
Authors
Mutaz B. Habal, A. H. Reddi

Description

Edited by a recognized authority in craniofacial surgery, this book provides comprehensive coverage of bone grafts and substitutes. International contributors discuss the basic science of bone graft healing, including different forms of bone grafts, applications by surgical subspecialty, radiographic assessment, critical sites for new bone formation, and more. Plus, contains clinical and research-oriented information on bone substitutes, including composite grafts, metallic implants, implant interface, computer-assisted fabrication of bone grafts, and much more.

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