title: Biologic and nonbiologic materials in otologic surgery.
abstract: Review of the materials used in middle ear surgery high-light numerous advantages and disadvantages of specific substances. Nevertheless, the great variety of materials available suggests that the ideal implant has not yet been identified.
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002516:Ceramics; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004429:Ear Ossicles / Q000601:surgery; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D010969:Plastics; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008670:Metals; D010969:Plastics