Bone tissue engineering applications in craniofacial reconstructive surgery.
Tissue and bone engineering are essential components for understanding of the healing and regeneration of bone and adjacent tissues. Recently, interest in restoring the contour and shape in the configuration of the reconstructed bone has become a priority for craniofacial surgeons. This article discusses the latest advancements in bone tissue engineering applications.
Habal
Mutaz B
MB
Tampa Bay Craniofacial Center, 801 West M.L. King Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603, USA. mbhabal@gte.net
D001861:Bone Regeneration; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods; D039901:Totipotent Stem Cells
D018786:Bone Substitutes