The effect of onlay Medpor implants on mandibular growth in young rabbits:An experimental study

Medpor implants were placed on the periosteum of the mandible in infant rab bits to study their effects on growth. Three months later radiological and histopathological studies were performed in situ and after removal of the m andible. The authors demonstrate that implants did not affect normal develo pment of the mandible; however, there was a decrease in bone thickness and a mononuclear cell reaction was caused where the implant came in contact wi th the bone.