Polyethylene has many advantages as a biomaterial for medical implants and has been
extensively applied to the fabrication of porous high-density polyethylene implant for facial …

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 …

ABSTRACT Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) is believed to be the next-generation biomedical
material for orthopaedic implants that may replace metal materials because of its good …

The craniofacial region is composed of 23 bones, which provide crucial function in keeping
the normal position of brain and eyeballs, aesthetics of the craniofacial complex, facial …

The use of alloplastic materials instead of autologous cartilage grafts offers a new
perspective in craniofacial reconstructive surgery. Particularly for regenerative approaches …

The study describes the influence of synthetic CaSiO3/HAp powder biocomposite on the
process of regeneration in osseous tissue in the alveolar ridges in terms of the …

Background/Aim: High-density porous polyethylene (PP) offers possibilities for
reconstruction in craniofacial surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent of …

Three-dimensional midfacial deficiency in cleft patients is common and is frequently
connected to impairment of the aesthetic facial appearance. Different approaches to …

Background: Porous polyethylene (PPE) implants are used for the reconstruction of tissue
defects but have a risk of rejection in case of insufficient ingrowth into the host tissue …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical technique of reconstruction of
craniomaxillofacial bone defects by using hand-made customized prosthesis of …