[Bone defect filling material in jaw bones using tricalcium phosphate]

Our experience shows that resorbable Beta-Tricalcium-phosphate is a useful alternative as filling material for cystic defects of the maxilla and mandible. It proves to be biocompatible and causes no immunologic reactions. Granulate has been used in 51 patients, in most cases it was Tricalciumphosphate. In three patients it had to be removed. Radiologically as well as histologically it was shown that resorption of Tricalciumphosphate takes place and that is replaced by osseous integration.