title: BoneSource hydroxyapatite cement: a novel biomaterial for craniofacial skeletal tissue engineering and reconstruction.
abstract: BoneSource-hydroxyapatite cement is a new self-setting calcium phosphate cement biomaterial. Its unique and innovative physical chemistry coupled with enhanced biocompatibility make it useful for craniofacial skeletal reconstruction. The general properties and clinical use guidelines are reviewed. The biomaterial and surgical applications offer insight into improved outcomes and potential new uses for hydroxyapatite cement systems.
authors.affiliation: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgical Oncology, Craniofacial Tissue Engineering, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, USA. C_Friedman@FCCC.edu
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Costantino
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takagi
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Chow
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017886:Durapatite / Q000737:chemistry; D004738:Engineering; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D017886:Durapatite