Bone induction method
US5306303A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of inducing bone growth in a living animal consists of implanting in the soft tissue or bone of the animal a bone morphogenetic protein-free, ceramic consisting of a calcium phosphate which is at least partially resorbable, and leaving the ceramic in place until new bone growth is induced.
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