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Vertical interpositional augmentation genioplasty with porous polyethylene.
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California.
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|December 1, 1987
Summary
Medpor, a large-pore polyethylene implant, shows promise for maxillofacial reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. This biocompatible biomaterial meets criteria for successful surgical grafting in the face and jaw.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Polymer Engineering
Background:
- Biomatrix porous implant technology is advancing rapidly.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery seeks effective grafting materials.
- Medpor is a large-pore, high-density polyethylene implant.