title: Emerging Biomaterials in Trauma.
abstract: Emerging technologies and research into the science of biomaterials have developed exponentially and provide facial reconstructive surgeons with a plethora of options for a multitude of varying presentations. This article presents a comprehensive discussion in the ever-evolving field of material science and emerging biomaterials. A complete understanding of the current status of such materials is necessary for the appropriate incorporation and applicability to adequate clinical situations. The rapid progress seen in biomaterials is evidenced through the forward direction of bioengineered tissues, the incorporation of growth factors in varying scenarios, and the unique characteristics of 3-D printing of patient specific scaffolds.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA.
authors.forename: Kirollos E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Zakhary
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. Electronic address: jthakker@llu.edu.
authors.forename: Jayini S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Thakker
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D057005:Bioengineering; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000494:pharmacology; D066330:Printing, Three-Dimensional; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods*; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
keywords: Amniotic mesenchymal stem cells; Bicortical fixation; Biocompatible; Osteosynthesis; Resorbable; Scaffolds