Background Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and silicone are safe and relatively
biocompatible materials. Objective To compare, using multiple histologic parameters, the …

In a computed tomographic study, 56 patients with facial defects were examined to assess
the availability of bone for extraoral Brånemark® implants (3 or 4 mm long, 3.75 mm …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate polyetheretherketone (PEEK) as a patient-
specific implant (PSI) material in maxillofacial reconstructive surgery. Materials and methods …

✓ The authors describe the use of a porous polyethylene Flexblock implant for cosmetic
cranioplasty. The implant may be used to cover any small-or medium-sized (< 8 cm) cranial …

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Various alloplastic materials are used in orbital wall
reconstruction. This study investigated the outcome of patients treated with porous …

Purpose Porous implants used in functional and aesthetic reconstruction of the orbit, face,
and cranium are less likely to develop complications after they become biointegrated. We …

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 …

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 …

Objective To investigate the effect of direct application of biologic materials normally present
in wounds (basic fibroblast growth factor [bFGF] and autologous blood clot [ABC]) to …

Background A novel, bioactive, fiber‐reinforced composite implant is a solution to address
the shortcomings in craniofacial bone reconstruction. A longitudinal clinical investigation …