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Radiological and Histological Assessment of the Regeneration of Experimental Fractures of Critical Length, Treated with Hydroxyapatite Alone and in Combination with Autologous PRP-gel Cover

Radiological and Histological Assessment of the Regeneration of Experimental Fractures of Critical Length, Treated with Hydroxyapatite Alone and in Combination with Autologous PRP-gel

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Language: English
Published on: Aug 4, 2026
Published by: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
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