Figure 2.

Clinical pictures of chemical induction of diabetes mellitus and the creation of full-thickness alveolar mucosal defect. (a) Insertion of 26 gauge cannula in rabbit’s marginal ear vein was followed by (b) injection of a single dose of 10% alloxan monohydrate solution. (c) Measurement of blood glucose level after two weeks ensuring diabetic induction. (d) Healthy mucosa. (e) 10 × 3.5 mm full-thickness elliptical defect in the maxillary alveolar mucosa was surgically created. (f) Grafting of the experimental group of mucosal defects using BGnf (arrow).