J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.
2011 Jul;33(4):363-367.
The Correction of the Mandibular Defect Using Porous Polyethylene: Case Report
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- 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Korea. sgckim@chosun.ac.kr
- 2Department of Dental Hygiene, Kangwon National University, Korea.
Abstract
- Genioplasy with osteotomy is a flexible and useful procedure. However, osteotomy can cause different types of morbidity. Chin augmentation with porous polyethylene (Medpor(R)) has become popular in the recent years. Porous polyethylene (Medpor(R)) is an excellent biomaterial for reconstructing facial deformities. Medpor(R) has a porous architecture, which prevents capsule formation and decreases the degree of foreign-body reaction. In addition, it can be easily cut with scissors and molded, and it also maintains its shape. We report here on a satisfactory case of chin augmentation with using porous polyethylene (Medpor(R)).
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