Recent developments in craniofacial reconstruction have shown important advances in both
the materials and methods used. While autogenous tissue is still considered to be the gold …

With the development of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
technology, it has been possible to reconstruct the cranio-maxillofacial defect with more …

Background: Analysis of current literature highlights a wide variation in reported infection
risk for different materials in cranial repair. The purpose of these composite materials are to …

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 …

Cranioplasty is the surgical technology employed to repair a traumatic head injury,
cerebrovascular disease, oncology resection and congenital anomalies. Actually, different …

In this study 6 pre-operative designs for PMMA based reconstructions of cranial defects were
evaluated for their mechanical robustness using finite element modeling. Clinical …

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery: Medical and Biomedical Engineering
and Science Concepts provides an extensive overview of the most recent technological …

Objectives The role of alloplastic materials in maxillofacial reconstruction is still
controversial. Determining the utility of porous, high-density, polyethylene implants as a …

The study aimed to evaluate and discuss the use of an innovative PSI made of porous
hydroxyapatite, with interconnected porosity promoting osteointegration, called MyBone …

The aim of this study was to determine whether patients benefit from a secondary
reconstruction since it carries the risks of no improvement or worsening of their current …