[Clinical application of bone cement in cranioplasty]

Cranioplasty usually performed in case of skull defect after craniocerebral injuries. Plexiglass or metal plate were used frequently in our country. This article introduces a new kind of material--bone cement--for skull restoration. 152 cases of skull defects were repaired by bone cement in our clinic. The advantages as below: (1) Bone cement is easy to mould and good in cosmetic result; (2) It's mechanical functions are reliable; (3) Less irritant to the surrounding tissues. The procedures of the operation and principles in utilizing this material were present in detail.