| BBS | Biphasic bone substitutes |
| HY | Hyaluronic acid |
| HMWHY | High molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid |
| HA | Hydroxyapatite |
| β-TCP | beta-tricalcium phosphate |
| BMGC | Biomaterial induced multinucleated Giant Cell |
| BSM | Bone Substitute Material |
| BSP | Bone Substitute Paste |
| FBR | Foreign Body Reaction |
| GBR | Guided Bone Regeneration |
| GTR | Guided Tissue Regeneration |