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. 2009 Oct;2(3):125-34.
doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1215875.

Bone grafts in craniofacial surgery

Mohammed E Elsalanty, David G Genecov

Bone grafts in craniofacial surgery

Mohammed E Elsalanty et al. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Reconstruction of cranial and maxillofacial defects is a challenging task. The standard reconstruction method has been bone grafting. In this review, we shall describe the biological principles of bone graft healing, as pertinent to craniofacial reconstruction. Different types and sources of bone grafts will be discussed, as well as new methods of bone defect reconstruction.

Keywords: Bone grafts; bone; bone augmentation; bone substitutes; craniofacial; maxillofacial; reconstruction; regeneration; vascularized.

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Figure 1
Technique of splitting cranial bone using a reciprocating saw.
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Figure 2
Mandibular reconstruction with an osseocartilaginous rib graft.
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Figure 3
Constructs for cranial defect reconstruction. (A) Acellular collagen sponge and bone morphogenic protein-2 in defect. (B) The addition of Mastergraft™ (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN), tricalcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite collagen matrix. (C) Reconstruction using a resorbable plating cap. (D) Perforated demineralized bone matrix.
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