Reconstruction of Acquired Frontal Bone Defects Using Titanium Mesh Implants: A Retrospective Study

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Biomaterials Engineering
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Frontal bone defects present significant reconstructive challenges.
• Causes include trauma, tumor resection, osteomyelitis, and congenital malformations.
• Current repair methods have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of titanium mesh implants for reconstructing acquired frontal bone defects.
• To report the surgical experience with this technique.

Main Methods:

• Titanium mesh was utilized for reconstruction in 35 patients with acquired frontal bone defects.
• All defects were secondary to trauma (Road Traffic Accidents).
• Patient age ranged from 18 to 55 years (34 males, 1 female).

Main Results:

• The study focused on trauma-related defects.
• Follow-up ranged from 12 to 18 months post-reconstruction.
• No postoperative complications such as infection, dehiscence, or implant exposure were reported. Patient satisfaction regarding aesthetics was high.

Conclusions:

• Titanium mesh implants provide satisfactory results for frontal bone defect reconstruction.
• The technique is a viable option for addressing complex craniofacial defects.