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Semin Plast Surg 2001; 15(2): 93-102
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17572
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Use of Bone Substitutes in Craniofacial Reconstruction

Fernando D. Burstein1
  • 1Center for Craniofacial Disorders, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30342
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05 October 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The search for an ideal bone substitute has been ongoing for over a hundred years. Although many different materials, both natural and synthetic, have been used, the ideal material remains elusive. This article presents a brief review of past, present, and future materials that may have applications in reconstruction of the craniofacial skeleton.

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Craniofacial reconstruction - autogenous bone - tricalcium phosphate - hydroxyapatite

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