High-density polytetrafluoroethylene membranes in guided bone and tissue regeneration procedures: a literature review
JM Carbonell, IS Martín, A Santos, A Pujol… - International journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) has been used successfully as a membrane
barrier for regeneration procedures. However, when exposed to the oral cavity, its high …
barrier for regeneration procedures. However, when exposed to the oral cavity, its high …
Use of Medpor porous polyethylene implants in 140 patients with facial fractures
JJ Romano, NT IIiff, PN Manson - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 1993 - journals.lww.com
Use of alloplastic materials in facial bone reconstruc-tion is still controversial. Medpor
porous polyethylene is a relatively new implant material that is well suited for this purpose …
porous polyethylene is a relatively new implant material that is well suited for this purpose …
Porous polyethylene implants for nasal reconstruction: clinical and histologic studies
I Niechajev - Aesthetic plastic surgery, 1999 - Springer
This paper describes a technique of using Medpor porous high-density polyethylene
implants for nasal reconstruction and chin augmentation. This biocompatible material has …
implants for nasal reconstruction and chin augmentation. This biocompatible material has …
Development of porous ultra high molecular weight polyethylene scaffolds for the fabrication of orbital implant
Porous implants having interconnecting channels allow ingrowth of host connective tissue.
Complete implant vascularization reduces the risk of infection, extrusion, and other …
Complete implant vascularization reduces the risk of infection, extrusion, and other …
Utility of high density porous polyethylene implants in maxillofacial surgery
A Rai, A Datarkar, A Arora, DG Adwani - Journal of maxillofacial and oral …, 2014 - Springer
The aim of this paper was to determine the utility of high density porous polyethylene
implants (HDPE) in a variety of facial skeletal deformities. Sixteen patients (age range 14–28 …
implants (HDPE) in a variety of facial skeletal deformities. Sixteen patients (age range 14–28 …
Microbial penetration along the implant components of the Brånemark system®. An in vitro study.
M Quirynen, CML Bollen, H Eyssen… - Clinical oral implants …, 1994 - Wiley Online Library
This study examined in vitro the existence of microbial leakage along the components of the
Brånemark® implant system. Thirty‐two implant/abutment assemblies were installed in a …
Brånemark® implant system. Thirty‐two implant/abutment assemblies were installed in a …
Biofilm formation in vivo on perfluoro-alkylsiloxane–modified voice prostheses
EPJM Everaert, HF Mahieu… - … –Head & Neck …, 1999 - jamanetwork.com
Objective To study the influence of perfluoro-alkylsiloxane (PA) surface modification of
silicone rubber voice prostheses on biofouling. Design Placebo-controlled clinical trial …
silicone rubber voice prostheses on biofouling. Design Placebo-controlled clinical trial …
Porous polyethylene implant fibrovascularization rate is affected by tissue wrapping, agarose coating, and insertion site
CNS Soparkar, JF Wong, JR Patrinely… - Ophthalmic Plastic & …, 2000 - journals.lww.com
Purpose Often used in facial and ocular reconstruction, biointegratable materials, such as
hydroxyapatite and high density porous polyethylene, can be associated with migration …
hydroxyapatite and high density porous polyethylene, can be associated with migration …
Implant site infection rates with porous and dense materials
K Merritt, JW Shafer, SA Brown - Journal of biomedical …, 1979 - Wiley Online Library
The infection rate of implant sites bearing porous and dense implants was studied in mice. In
the first model (acute infection) the mice were injected with Staphylococcus aureus …
the first model (acute infection) the mice were injected with Staphylococcus aureus …
Cross-linked hydrogels for middle ear packing
AH Park, A Jackson, L Hunter, L McGill… - Otology & …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To develop an ideal supportive packing material for ossiculoplasty,
tympanoplasty, or other otologic procedures. Materials and Methods: Several materials …
tympanoplasty, or other otologic procedures. Materials and Methods: Several materials …