title: Biomaterials and biologics in craniofacial reconstruction.
abstract: Complications related to surgery, including infection, wound dehiscence, and implant protrusion, are costly and may cause severe morbidity to patients. The choice of implants materials is critical for a successful outcome, particularly in craniofacial reconstructions. This review discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of biologically active materials used for craniofacial bone repair as alternatives to inert implant prostheses.
authors.affiliation: Stockholm Craniofacial Center, Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. thomas.engstrand@karolinska.se
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Engstrand
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*; D023822:Tissue Engineering
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins