title: Ossiculoplasty with polymaleinate ionomeric prostheses.
abstract: This article discusses the role of the new Ionomeric middle ear prostheses for ossicular chain reconstruction. Although the prostheses are composed of a rigid alloplastic material, they can be easily sculpted to conform to the middle ear anatomy.
authors.affiliation: Carolina Ear and Hearing Clinic, Raleigh, North Carolina.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: McElveen
mesh_terms: D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D007188:Incus / Q000601:surgery; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013201:Stapes Surgery; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C088058:polymaleinate ionomer