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Biomaterials in Craniofacial Surgery

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Bone substitutes are increasingly used in craniofacial surgery. This chapter discusses the characteristics of an ideal bone substitute and briefly reviews the evolving history of the biomaterials with a particular emphasis on craniofacial reconstruction. Some of the most important bone substitutes, including calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite (HA) ceramics and cements, bioactive glass and polymer products, are discussed. Areas of active research and future directions include tissue-engineered products and an increasing emphasis on bioactivity of the implant material.

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Gage, E., Langevin, CJ., Papay, F. (2010). Biomaterials in Craniofacial Surgery. In: Siemionow, M.Z., Eisenmann-Klein, M. (eds) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-513-0_11

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