Craniofacial Prosthetic Reconstruction Using Polymethyl Methacrylate Implant: A Case Report
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Customized Polymethyl Methacrylate Implants for the Reconstruction of Craniofacial Osseous Defects
Craniofacial defects represent alterations in the anatomy and morphology of the cranial vault and the facial bones that potentially affect an individual's psychological and social well-being. Although a variety of techniques and restorative procedures have been described for the reconstruction of the affected area, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a biocompatible and nondegradable acrylic resin-...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0972-4052,1998-4057
DOI: 10.1007/s13191-014-0361-3