The efficacy of rhBMP-2 loaded hydrogel composite on bone formation around dental implants in mandible bone defects of minipigs

Abstract Background In dental or orthopedic surgery, bone substitutes are inserted with implants to promote osteogenesis and enhance osseointegration. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of rhBMP-2 (recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2) loaded hydrogel composite for b...

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Main Authors: Hao-Zhen Lyu, Jae Hyup Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2020-02-01
Series:Biomaterials Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40824-020-0183-9