Unicortical critical size defect of rabbit tibia is larger than 8 mm
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The critical-size defect is important as an experimental model to test bone repair materials. Guided tissue regeneration is an established method for tissue regeneration within periodontal surgery. Bony defects covered by a membrane are allowed to be filled by bony tissue. Healing of 8-mm unicortical trephine defects was tested in Copenhagen White rabbit tibia using 3 different membranes. The critical-size defect in Copenhagen White rabbit tibia is larger than 8 mm, because control defects 8 mm in diameter healed spontaneously. However, it is anatomically not possible to create defects larger than 8 mm in an adult Copenhagen White rabbit tibia.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Craniofacial Surgery |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 201-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 1049-2275 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 1994 |
- Animals, Bone Regeneration, Disease Models, Animal, Guided Tissue Regeneration, Male, Rabbits, Tibia, Wound Healing
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