Professor University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, Texas
Tissue-engineered bone grafts have made the reconstruction of defects of the oral and maxillofacial region predictable and reliable without the need for harvesting autogenous bone. Long-term clinical studies have shown this mixture to be equivalent or superior to avascular autogenous bone graft. This session will give a brief synopsis of the preoperative workup, preparation and procedural options for patients with congenital defects, benign tumors, post-resection defects and traumas. In addition, the speakers will briefly review initial evaluation, patient selection and state-of-the-art science regarding growth factors and autogenous bone substitutes. Emphasis will be placed on surgical technique, postoperative care and management of complications.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Discuss the science of modern tissue engineering.
Describe the surgical techniques to optimize outcomes for bone regeneration.
