Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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The Correction of the Mandibular Defect Using Porous Polyethylene: Case Report

다공성 폴리에틸렌을 이용한 하악골 함몰의 교정: 증례보고

  • Im, Jae-Hyung (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim, Su-Gwan (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Moon, Seong-Yong (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Oh, Ji-Su (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Park, Jin-Ju (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Jeong, Mi-Ae (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kangwon National University)
  • 임재형 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 김수관 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 문성용 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 오지수 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 박진주 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 정미애 (강원대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2011.04.12
  • Accepted : 2011.06.22
  • Published : 2011.07.31
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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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