A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Craniofacial bone reconstruction with bioactive fiber-reinforced composite implant




AuthorsAitasalo KM, Piitulainen JM, Rekola J, Vallittu PK

PublisherWiley Periodicals, Inc

Publication year2014

JournalHead and Neck

Journal name in sourceHead & neck

Journal acronymHead Neck

Volume36

Issue5

First page 722

Last page728

Number of pages7

ISSN1043-3074

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1002/hed.23370


Abstract

BACKGROUND: A novel, bioactive, fiber-reinforced composite implant is a solution to address the shortcomings in craniofacial bone reconstruction. A longitudinal clinical investigation with a follow-up time of 4 years was conducted. METHODS: A cranial bone reconstruction with the implant was performed on 12 patients. In these patients, the reasons for craniotomies resulting in craniofacial bone defects were traumatic and spontaneous intracranial bleeding as well as infections to the primary reconstruction material. The implant material consisted of a supporting fiber-reinforced framework, porous inner layers, and a bioactive glass (BG; S53P4) filling. The framework and the porous layers were made of a bisphenol-a-glycidyl methacrylate and triethyleneglycoldi-methacrylate (pBisGMA-pTEGDMA) resin matrix, which was reinforced with silanized E-glass. RESULTS: In clinical examinations and skull X-rays, the implants were in original positions providing the expected functional and aesthetic outcome at all time points. CONCLUSION: The implants functioned appropriately, which would provide a potential solution for craniofacial bone reconstruction in the future.




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