Craniofacial Bone Grafting: Wolff's Law Revisited

Bone grafts are used for the reconstruction of congenital and acquired deformities of the facial skeleton and, as such, comprise a vital component of the craniofacial surgeon's armamentarium. A thorough understanding of bone graft physiology and the factors that affect graft behavior is therefo...

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Published in:Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction 2008-11, Vol.1 (1), p.49-61
Main Authors: Oppenheimer, Adam J, Tong, Lawrence, Buchman, Steven R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Bone grafts are used for the reconstruction of congenital and acquired deformities of the facial skeleton and, as such, comprise a vital component of the craniofacial surgeon's armamentarium. A thorough understanding of bone graft physiology and the factors that affect graft behavior is therefore essential in developing a more intelligent use of bone grafts in clinical practice. This article presents a review of the basic physiology of bone grafting along with a survey of pertinent concepts and current research. The factors responsible for bone graft survival are emphasized.
ISSN:1943-3875
1943-3883
DOI:10.1055/s-0028-1098963