Andrea Torroni1. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong. torroni@hku.hk
Abstract
PURPOSE: This article focuses on the use of tissue-engineering techniques for the reconstruction of bone defects in the maxillofacial region. METHODS AND RESULTS: A comprehensive and critical analysis of the literature showed that tissue-engineering procedures are effective in both animal studies and clinical case series. At the same time, it is clear that much work remains before these techniques can be used routinely in the clinical situation. CONCLUSION: This review highlights areas that require further investigation, and proposes several solutions to make tissue-engineering procedures available for maxillofacial reconstruction in the near future.
PURPOSE: This article focuses on the use of tissue-engineering techniques for the reconstruction of bone defects in the maxillofacial region. METHODS AND RESULTS: A comprehensive and critical analysis of the literature showed that tissue-engineering procedures are effective in both animal studies and clinical case series. At the same time, it is clear that much work remains before these techniques can be used routinely in the clinical situation. CONCLUSION: This review highlights areas that require further investigation, and proposes several solutions to make tissue-engineering procedures available for maxillofacial reconstruction in the near future.
Authors: Jan Wolff; George K Sándor; Aimo Miettinen; Veikko J Tuovinen; Bettina Mannerström; Mimmi Patrikoski; Susanna Miettinen Journal: Ann Maxillofac Surg Date: 2013-07
Authors: Marco Morra; Gianluca Giavaresi; Maria Sartori; Andrea Ferrari; Annapaola Parrilli; Daniele Bollati; Ruggero Rodriguez Y Baena; Clara Cassinelli; Milena Fini Journal: J Mater Sci Mater Med Date: 2015-03-19 Impact factor: 3.896