COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF MATERIALS FOR BONE GRAFTING: COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES

Abstract

Comparative characteristics of existing materials for bone plastics are presented. Known osteo-plastic materials have a limited set of properties mainly being osteoconductive matrices. Materials based on demineralized bone combine both osteoconguctive and osteoinductive properties. Some of these materials have inherent antibacterial effect due to drugs introduced into their composition. This survey can help surgeons in the implementation of intelligent selection of material with properties needed in particular clinical situation.