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19153294

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-1-20
pubmed:abstractText
Extensive maxillofacial defects resulting from trauma or oncologic resection present reconstructive challenges. Various autografts and alloplastic materials in conjunction with standard soft-tissue techniques have been used in the reconstruction of these types of defects. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a semicrystalline polyaromatic linear polymer exhibiting an excellent combination of strength, stiffness, durability, and environmental resistance. Recent investigations of PEEK as a biomaterial resulted in the successful treatment of cervical disk disease. We describe a series of 4 patients whose defects were reconstructed using customized PEEK implants. All had excellent postoperative aesthetic and functional results without complications such as infections or extrusions. Because PEEK implants are customizable, easily workable, inert, and nonporous, they represent an ideal alloplastic material for maxillofacial reconstruction.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1538-3660
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
11
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
53-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Use of customized polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants in the reconstruction of complex maxillofacial defects.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports