title: The use of calcium phosphate cements in the maxillofacial region.
abstract: Defects in the maxillofacial region may result from many causes, including injury and tumor excision. Such defects must be repaired as completely as possible so that the best possible restoration of function and cosmesis can be achieved. Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) are a blend of amorphous and crystalline compounds that are used in paste form and become solid HA when they set. This article will review literature regarding various types if CPCs, their application to maxillofacial surgery, and the contraindications and complications associated with their use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health Science, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0297, USA. llcunn2@uky.edu
authors.forename: Larry L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Cunningham
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001861:Bone Regeneration / Q000502:physiology; D002130:Calcium Phosphates / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004285:Dogs; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001843:Bone Cements; D002130:Calcium Phosphates; C020243:calcium phosphate