Journal of Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology  1999;29(2):493-505

The Effect of Aloe, Gelfoam, Plaster on Bone Formation in applying to the bone defect.

Eui Hwan CHOI 1 ; Su Gwan KIM

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Keywords

Aloe; Gelfoam; Plaster of Paris; bone healing; digital; Cu-Equivalent image

Country

Republic 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.