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Polymeric implants in craniomaxillofacial reconstruction

C L Lykins1, C D Friedman, D K Ousterhout

  • 1Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Polymeric implants offer a promising alternative to autogenous bone grafts and metal fixation devices. Advances in resorbable polymers enable bony replacement, expanding their clinical applications in orthopedic surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Polymeric implants are emerging as viable alternatives to autogenous bone.
  • Traditional uses include bridging bony defects and soft tissue modification.
  • New resorbable polymers offer expanded applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of polymeric implants.
  • To discuss advancements from traditional acrylics to modern resorbable polymers.
  • To highlight the potential of polymers as alternatives to metals in rigid fixation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of polymeric implant advancements.
  • Analysis of traditional and novel resorbable polymer applications.
  • Synthesis of information on material properties and clinical relevance.

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Main Results:

  • Polymeric implants are increasingly attractive due to advances in polymer chemistry.
  • Resorbable polymers present new possibilities for bony replacement.
  • Polymers are being considered as alternatives to metallic implants for rigid fixation.

Conclusions:

  • Polymeric implants, especially resorbable types, represent a significant advancement in orthopedic materials.
  • Their versatility ranges from defect bridging to potential bony replacement and rigid fixation.
  • Continued research in polymer chemistry will likely expand their role in reconstructive surgery.