[beta-TCP and beta-TCMP osteoregenerators. New perspectives]

The Authors present personal histological findings on a beta-tricalcium phosphate Mg substituted (beta-TCMP) prepared as sintered granules and unsintered powder. A mixture of these materials was used to fill bone cavities or defects in oral surgery. The beta-TCMP represents a biocompatible ceramic material able to accelerate and enhance bone repair of bone defects. It provides a completely biodegradable matrix for new bone growth as well as releasing mineral ions into the tissue during mineralization. Newly formed bone tissue is described in direct contact with residual beta-TCMP granules. No connective tissue layer is present between the new bone and the surface of the alloplastic material.