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The Correction of the Mandibular Defect Using Porous Polyethylene: Case Report  

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)
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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery / v.33, no.4, 2011 , pp. 363-367 More about this Journal
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 ($Medpor^{(R)}$).
Keywords
Chin; Plastic surgery; Polyethylene;
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