Objective: This paper describes our experience and implant technique for cranioplasty of a
large cranial defects using a porous polyethylene implant [Medpor] and compares the …

Alloplastic craniofacial implantation is a developing surgical option. Several alloplastic
materials are available with a porous feature. While porosity may permit bone ingrowth, it is …

Proplast (TM) is an ultra-porous composite material that has been used widely to augment
the facial skeleton. In recent years, however, the popularity of this material has declined …

Aims: Cranial vault reconstruction can be performed with a variety of autologous or
alloplastic materials. We describe our experience using high-density porous polyethylene …

Background: Augmentation mentoplasty is a common procedure, applied especially in
conjunction with rhinoplasty. Although various materials have been used for this procedure …

Objective: To evaluate the ability of porous high-density polyethylene (Medpor) implants to
tolerate exposure and support skin grafts when used to reconstruct defects in auricular …

Short-term and intermediate-term results from clinical use of high-density porous
polyethylene implants for reconstructive orbital surgery have been encouraging. This article …

PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of implant porosity
on wound healing between solid and porous implants placed within a bony mandibular …

PURPOSE: The application of rhinoplasty in the treatment of traumatic nasal deformity
remains one of the most challenging problems for surgeons. Not only is the skeletal structure …

This review highlights some of the recent developments in biomaterials that are suited to
reconstruction of the craniofacial skeleton. Although there is no ideal biomaterial, numerous …