title: Biocompatible implants in tympanoplasty.
abstract: The history of implants in otology is reviewed. Currently available biocompatible ossicular implants are described, and a survey of their use by members of the American Otological Society and the American Neurotology Society is reported.
authors.affiliation: Shea Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee 38119.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Emmett
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002516:Ceramics; D003625:Data Collection; D017886:Durapatite; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011428:Proplast; D014433:Tympanoplasty
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C022107:Bioglass; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; C016674:Plastipore; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011428:Proplast; C031323:bio-vitroceramic AP40; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D017886:Durapatite