Experimental osteogenesis with demineralized allogeneic bone matrix in extraskeletal sites.

Male albino rats were used to study the osteogenic potential of demineralized allogeneic bone matrix (DABM) grafts, in different stages of demineralization, placed in the anterior abdominal wall. The clinical evaluation, radiologic examination, calcium determination, and histologic (light and electron microscopic) studies showed that completely demineralized allogeneic bone matrix (CDABM) grafts were not rejected and that they stimulated new bone formation at the transplant sites. On the other hand, partially demineralized allogeneic bone matrix (PDABM) grafts were frequently rejected and showed minimal bone induction and gradual demineralization.