THE USE OF TITANIUM MESH IN FACIAL CONTOUR RECONSTRUCTION
Abstract
Bone defects following trauma, or the radical resection of facial tumors are often associated with the loss of soft tissue support. The objectives of facial reconstructive surgery should not only be the restoration of the defect, but also the aesthetic and functional craniofacial rehabilitation with the restoration of facial symmetry. Aim: The purpose of this study is to assess the practicality of titanium mesh panels for reconstructing the craniofacial skeleton. Material and methods: Between January 2015 and December 2017 the authors used titanium mesh for a number of 26 patients in 20 trauma-related cases and six cases of post-ablative defects when titanium mesh was covered using loco-regional flaps. Results: All the facial dimensions were restored. None of the titanium meshes was exposed postoperatively. Conclusions: Titanium mesh has proven to be a useful material for the reconstruction of the craniofacial skeleton, capable of providing a true individualized treatment.
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