The Effect of Aloe, Gelfoam, Plaster on Bone Formation in applying to the bone defect.
- Author:
Eui Hwan CHOI
1
;
Su Gwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aloe;
Gelfoam;
Plaster of Paris;
bone healing;
digital;
Cu-Equivalent image
- MeSH:
Aloe*;
Animals;
Calcium Sulfate;
Dogs;
Femur;
Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable*;
Microscopy;
Osteogenesis*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
1999;29(2):493-505
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was to evaluate the effects of Aloe, Gelfoam, and Plaster of Paris on bone healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four experimental defects were created for placement of the three materials in the right femur of dogs. One defect served as an empty control site. The evaluation was performed at 1-, 6-, and 12-weeks by light microscopy and NIH image program. RESULTS: Radiographic and Histologic examinations showed new bone formation in the presence of Aloe, Gelfoam, and Plaster of Paris and similar bone healing reactions. CONCLUSION: On the basis of these findings, it was concluded that Aloe, Gelfoam, and Plaster of Paris may be adequate agents for use in bone procurement.
