As control, an untreated PGS block was implanted into the contralateral defect (BMP group).
Cups were implanted into polyurethane blocks with1-mm interference fit and subsequently edge loaded to failure.
BFX cups were implanted into foam blocks reamed to resemble acetabulae with simulated 0, 250 50, and 75% DAR loss.
To eliminate target tissue as a source of failure, all anchors were implanted into a solid block of sawbones material and tested with No. 2 Ethibond Excel sutures (Ethicon, Somerville, NJ).
To block local PR-mediated effects in the mammary gland, elvax pellets containing the anti-progestin RU486 (1 μg mifepristone; Sigma) were implanted into the right number 4 mammary gland of prepubertal OVX mice 2 weeks after OVX.
Dots were implanted into scorebooks.
Three wires were implanted into the brain of each rat.
Electrodes were implanted into his diaphragm so that breathing could be regulated electronically.
All discs were implanted into syngenic recipients.
Mass 152 ions were implanted into zinc-coated gold foils.
