Bone Grafts and its Substitutes

Bone is one of the most commonly transplanted tissues of the human body. Bone as a graft may be applied in contour augmentation, strengthening and stabilization roles in congenital and acquired aesthetic as well as post traumatic deformities. Bone grafting is a dynamic phenomenon. A successful bone graft if harvested and applied well, heals, become incorporated, revascularizes and eventually assumes the form desired. This text book deals extensively with knowledge of bone and its biological structure, types of bone grafts, general step by step principals of bone harvesting from various body parts, their application at recipient area, prevention of infectious diseases while grafting and various types of bone substitutes. The key feature of the book is that it's useful for Undergraduates, Postgraduates, and Practicing Surgeons.

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Dr. Priyankar Singh holds the Master's Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and has done fellowship in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery from The GCCRI, Ahmedabad associated with DCKH, Germany. He was the university topper during both his graduation and post graduation and holds many national and international awards to his credit.