Reconstruction of osseous defects of the head and neck remains one of the most
challenging problems encountered by the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. There …

An extensive review of biomaterials in the face was conducted in an American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgeons-sponsored biomaterials symposium. The symposium was held in …

Abstract On October 6, 1995, the American Society of Maxillo-facial Surgeons sponsored a 1-
day symposium entitled “Implantable Materials in Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive …

Allogenic implants are an effective alternative to autologous grafts in the reconstruction of
facial defects. These implants are used to reconstruct a variety of bony and soft-tissue …

The first reported use of a synthetic biomaterial in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
occurred around 1600 when Fallopius implanted a gold plate to repair a calvarial …

This article presents a range of synthetic implant materials for use in facial plastic surgery.
The authors discuss alternatives to autogenous tissue transfer in terms of biocompatibility …

The use of implantable biomaterials has become an integral part of aesthetic and
reconstructive surgery of the face. Metals are used for fracture fixation devices, whereas …

Appropriate materials selection for facial augmentation is a considerable undertaking. As the
number of devices and materials increases with rapid advances in technology, the surgeon …