Use of Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes in Maxillofacial Reconstruction

Jonathon Jundt, Nagi Demian

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Skin and soft tissue substitutes serve an important role in maxillofacial reconstructive surgery. This chapter informs the surgeon of the available dermal substitutes, indications for use, protocol for application, and characteristics of the ideal substitute and speculates on future developments. Selected common dermal substitutes are reviewed with clinical photos demonstrating the products in use.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRegenerative Strategies for Maxillary and Mandibular Reconstruction
Subtitle of host publicationa Practical Guide
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages161-172
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9783319936680
ISBN (Print)9783319936673
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Dentistry

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