| abstract |
A method for promoting the growth of bone, periodontium, or ligament in a warm-blooded vertebrate, the method comprising : producing a surgical flap to expose the bone, periodontium or ligament; debriding the bone, periodontium or ligament to remove organic matter from the bone, periodontium or ligament; implanting an effective amount on an osteogenic bone graft material, the bone graft material consisting of an osteoimplant having not greater than about 32% void volume formed at least in part form elongate bone-derived elements optionally in combination with bone powder; replacing the flap; and, allowing the bone, periodontium or ligament to regrow. |