Reconstruction of Mandibular Contour Using Individualized High-Density Porous Polyethylene (Medpor®) Implants Under the Guidance of Virtual Surgical Planning …

Y Wang, Y Zhang, Z Zhang, X Li, J Pan, J Li - Aesthetic plastic surgery, 2018 - Springer
Background The mandibular contour plays a significant role in the beautiful and youthful
look but the reconstruction remains a challenging problem. The objective of this study was to …

Mandibular angle contouring using porous polyethylene stock or PEEK-based patient specific implants. A critical analysis

S Olate, F Uribe, C Huentequeo-Molina… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Contour augmentation and mandibular angle modification surgery is becoming increasingly.
The aim of this research is to compare technique and outcomes in augmentations done with …

Applying computer techniques in repairing mild mandibular asymmetry with high-density porous polyethylene

M Wang, W Liu, F Niu, S Qiu, X Liu… - Journal of Craniofacial …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Objective The purpose of this study was to explore a new method to repair mild mandibular
asymmetry using computer-aided design technique. Methods Medical three-dimensional …

[PDF][PDF] Maxillofacial reconstruction with Medpor porous polyethylene implant: a case series study

M Khorasani, P Janbaz… - Journal of the Korean …, 2018 - synapse.koreamed.org
Objectives The role of alloplastic materials in maxillofacial reconstruction is still
controversial. Determining the utility of porous, high-density, polyethylene implants as a …

A method for visualizing high-density porous polyethylene (medpor, porex) with computed tomographic scanning

N Vendemia, J Chao, J Ivanidze, P Sanelli… - Journal of …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: Medpor (Porex Surgical, Inc, Newnan, GA) is composed of porous
polyethylene and is commonly used in craniofacial reconstruction. When complications such …

Mandibular reconstruction using plates prebent to fit rapid prototyping 3-dimensional printing models ameliorates contour deformity

M Azuma, T Yanagawa, N Ishibashi–Kanno… - Head & face …, 2014 - Springer
Background Recently, medical rapid prototyping (MRP) models, fabricated with computer-
aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) techniques, have been applied …

Customized porous implants by additive manufacturing for zygomatic reconstruction

K Moiduddin, A Al-Ahmari, M Al Kindi, ESA Nasr… - Biocybernetics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Moderate to severe facial esthetic problems challenge the surgeons to discover
alternate ways, to rehabilitate the patients using customized porous designs. Porous metal …

Exposure of high-density porous polyethylene (Medpor®) used for contour restoration and treatment

K Sevin, I Askar, A Saray, E Yormuk - British Journal of Oral and …, 2000 - Elsevier
Porous high-density polyethylene (Medpor®) is a biocompatible large-pore, high-density
polyethylene implant. It is well tolerated by surrounding tissue, and its porous structure is …

Three-dimensional printing technologies in craniofacial plastic surgery: an institutional experience

Z Zhang, W Han, BS Kim, X Chen, Y Yan… - Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Rapid developments in 3-dimensional (3D) printing technologies in craniofacial
plastic surgery have provided a new treatment modality for patients. In this article, we intend …

The use of Medpor implants for midface contouring in cleft patients

M Schwaiger, K Echlin, D Atherton, P Haers - International Journal of Oral …, 2019 - Elsevier
Three-dimensional midfacial deficiency in cleft patients is common and is frequently
connected to impairment of the aesthetic facial appearance. Different approaches to …