Mandibular reconstruction and craniofacial fairing

A method of restoring bony contour defects in the craniofacial regions employing a combination graft of autogenous bone and an alloplastic mesh is presented. Osteoinduction occurs within the confines of the alloplastic mesh from the cancellous bone and the resultant new bone conforms to the outline imposed by the alloplastic device. The advantages of this method include those of alloplastic materials combined with those of bone grafting. There is immediate restoration of an aesthetic contour with adequate strength and sound fixation.