Facts to consider in developing materials that emulate the upper jawbone: A microarchitecture study showing unique characteristics at four different sites

• Main Authors: Lim, Ee Lian, Ngeow, Wei Cheong, Kadir, Kathreena, Naidu, Murali
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2023
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RK Dentistry; Oral surgery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/38525/

The maxilla is generally acknowledged as being more trabecular than the mandible. Allograft currently available for use in the maxillofacial region is harvested from the hip and long bones, irrespective of their local characteristics, and grafted onto the jawbones. Other alternative are autograft or...