demineralized bone matrix putty

demineralized bone matrix putty

Orthopedics A product used in spinal, reconstructive, trauma and oral/maxillofacial surgical grafting procedures; it is easily shaped and fills bone cavities, promotes bone growth and may be combined with autogenous BM and bone while maintaining malleability. See Bone paste.

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