ABSTRACT
Long-term success in the treatment of periodontal defects depends upon both the growth of new bone and periodontal regeneration at the defect site. A wide range of materials has been studied for the treatment of osseous periodontal defects. Materials used in these treatments offer a number of desirable properties such as biocompatibility, osteoconductivity, osteoinductivity, availability, mechanical strength, resorbability, and ease of application. Although several of these properties may be found in certain materials, it is difficult to meet all of these criteria with a single treatment method.
