Art of replacing craniofacial bone defects

ABSTRACT

In the history of medicine, many surgeons have been tried to reconstruct lost tissue and correct deformity, attempts to use implant materials have probably paralleled those involving autogenous tissue. Recently there has been an acceleration in the understanding of the requirements and potentials of implant materials caused by collaboration between material scientists, biomaterials engineers, clinicians, and clinical investigators. Alloplastic materials have become an essential part of reconstructing the function and contour of the craniofacial skeleton. Bone is a specialized form of connective tissue, which provides support, and protects vital and detion and summarizes their mechanical properties and clinical aspects.