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Purpose: Augmentation of alveolar bone is required for patients with resorbed ridges and for those who have undergone surgical reconstruction with free vascularized flaps.Although autologous bone is the gold standard for augmentation,donor site morbidity and restricted availability generated the need for the development of bone substitutes.The present research done in animal models would ultimately help to clinically utilise tissue engineered bone with good regeneration potential and mechanical strength to augment the native bone.This would prove value in prosthetic rehabilitation using dental implants as well as an economic option for bone augmentation.