[Hydroxyapatite as a substrate for osteoplasty: the theoretical and practical aspects of the problem]

Discusses the state of the art in the use of hydroxyapatite-based materials for osteoplasty. Analysis of published data and their own findings brought the authors to a conclusion that various types of hydroxyapatite cause different biological effects. Use of these materials requires a strictly differentiated approach, depending on the tasks to solve.