The Trend of Biomaterials in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.10.651
- Author:
Chan Hum PARK
1
;
Dong Kyu KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. hlpch@paran.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Biomaterials;
Facial;
Plastic;
Reconstructive;
Surgery;
Tissue engineering
- MeSH:
Biocompatible Materials*;
Body Fluids;
Plastics*;
Tissue Engineering
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(10):651-656
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Recently, tissue engineering has been proposed as an alternative to reconstruct or replace craniofacial defect in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The biomaterials are the most important component of tissue engineering. Generally, the biomaterials are defined as any material that is used to replace or restore function to a body tissue and is continuously or intermittently in contact with body fluid. Thus, biostability, biocompatibility, and interfacial-compatibility are required in biomaterials to use for tissue engineering. Herein, we describe characteristics and category of biomaterials, and its clinical applications in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
