**Delivery Systems and Role of Growth Factors for Alveolar Bone Regeneration in Dentistry**

Stefano Sivolella, Marleen De Biagi, Giulia Brunello, Sara Ricci, Drazen Tadic, Christiane Marinc, Diego Lops, Letizia Ferroni, Chiara Gardin, Eriberto Bressan and Barbara Zavan

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/55580

**1. Introduction**

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Growth factors (GFs) have been investigated for the purpose of alveolar bone regeneration in periodontal, reconstructive and pre-prosthetic surgery, often with a view to rehabilitation with dental implants. Results are promising, and research is currently focusing on developing an effective delivery system capable of ensuring a controlled and localized GF release and activity. In fact, one of the main issues relating to GFs concerns how to control their effects over time so as to guarantee their effective action in the various phases of bone healing. This chapter provides a review of the literature on GFs used for bone regeneration in dentistry, emphasizing the most recent developments relating to local delivery systems.
