This invention is directed to EP4 receptor selective prostaglandin
agonists of the Formula I, ##STR00001## wherein R.sup.2, X, Z and Q are
as defined in the specification. This invention is also directed to
pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds. This invention is
also directed to methods of treating conditions which present with low
bone mass, particularly osteoporosis, frailty, an osteoporotic fracture,
a bone defect, childhood idiopathic bone loss, alveolar bone loss,
mandibular bone loss, bone fracture, osteotomy, bone loss associated with
periodontitis, or prosthetic ingrowth in a mammal comprising
administering those compounds.