title: Interlocking polyetheretherketone implant.
abstract: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a versatile material and is used increasingly for the correction of facial deformity. We have used bespoke implants with an interlocking mechanism to add stability and to facilitate ease of insertion in areas with difficult access. The interlocking mechanism also reduces the need for fixation to segments that are difficult to access.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK. Electronic address: Mathew.thomas1@nhs.net.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D001577:Benzophenones; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007659:Ketones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011108:Polymers; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D001577:Benzophenones; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007659:Ketones; D011108:Polymers; C063834:polyetheretherketone; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols
keywords: PEEK implant; facial deformity; interlocking