Porous hydroxyapatite granules for alloplastic enhancement of the facial region.
Hydroxyapatite is a biocompatible alloplast with the same chemical composition as bone. It is readily incorporated into host bone, does not undergo appreciable resorption, does not incite a clinically significant foreign body reaction, and resists infection. This article describes forms of hydroxyapatite, procedures for use, and clinical examples.
Hobar
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Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, Texas 75246, USA.
Pantaloni
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Byrd
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000737:chemistry; D019767:Maxillofacial Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006882:Hydroxyapatites