title: [The applications of machinable bioactive glass ceramics in maxillofacial augmentation].
abstract: Machinable bioactive glass ceramics (MBGC) has been employed in maxillofacial augmentation as a substitute for bone grafts in 36 patients with satisfactory results. Two years' follow-up did not show inflammatory reaction and rejection of the implant. Clinical applications of MBGC proved its reliability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Hangzhou Plastic Surgery Hospital.
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002516:Ceramics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D012225:Rhinoplasty
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials