Bone graft substitute compositions and methods of making the compositions
are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of making a composition
includes contacting a mixing solution with a first mixture having calcium
sulfate hemihydrate and a plasticizing material to form a second mixture;
waiting a predetermined period of time after forming said second mixture;
and then contacting demineralized bone with the second mixture to form
the composition. A composition can be formed from a kit including a first
mixture having calcium sulfate hemihydrate and a plasticizing substance,
a second mixture having demineralized bone, and a mixing solution. The
first and second mixtures and the mixing solution are unblended.