Cranioplasty and Craniofacial Reconstruction: A Review of Implant Material, Manufacturing Method and Infection Risk
Analysis of current literature highlights a wide variation in reported infection risk for different materials in cranial repair. The purpose of these composite materials are to mimic natural bone and assist in restoring function (structurally and aesthetically) to the human skull. This review aims t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-03-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/7/3/276 |