This book explores the dynamic field of maxillofacial biomaterials, focusing on the unique challenges posed by craniofacial muscles and aging skin elasticity. Traditionally reliant on autogenous bone grafts, the field has seen a shift towards alloplastic substitutes due to their improved biocompatibility and reduced procedural complexities.
Key themes include the integration of synthetic substitutes with existing materials to enhance surgical outcomes, proactive biomaterial design aimed at accelerating healing and minimizing rejection, and advancements in materials science such as bioinspired surface modifications and nanotechnology.
Despite progress, challenges persist, including long-term biocompatibility, infection control, and optimizing mechanical properties against craniofacial muscle forces. The book emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, biology, and clinical medicine to drive innovations that promise safer and more effective craniofacial reconstruction procedures.
This summary encapsulates the key themes, challenges, and advancements discussed, providing potential readers with a clear overview of what to expect from the book.
Aditi Rapriya: is currently pursuing post-graduation in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at SGT Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, Gurugram, Haryana. She has completed her graduation from Pt B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak in 2018. Armed with an insatiable curiosity and a dedication to advancing surgical techniques, she has a keen interest in the field of Facial Trauma, Head and Neck Oncology, Facial Aesthetics, Orthognathic Surgeries, Microvascular Surgeries and reconstruction. She is dedicated to her field exemplified by her status as a student life member of the AOMSI.
Varun Arya: did BDS as well as MDS from SGT Dental College Hospital and Research Institute, Gurugram, Haryana. He has 36 publications in national and international journals. He has presented scientific papers at International level and poster at national level and is a member of various associations. Interests into a wide Facial and Aesthetics Medicine for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, and spectrum of cases ranging from minor surgical procedures, oral implants, pathologies, major surgical procedures like trauma, TMJ cases, cleft lip and palate cases, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial reconstruction and carcinoma and rhinoplasty procedures.
Ajay Das: has done his BDS from Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, TamilNadu in 2006 and went on to pursue MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Annamalai University from 2012. He has completed Fellowship in Dental Implants from ICOI, USA and also is a Fellow of Indian Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has academic experience of 9 years and is currently working as an Associate Professor at SGT University, Gurugram. He has keen interest in Maxillofacial Trauma, Orthognathic Surgery, Dental Implants, TMJ pathologies etc.
Sanjeev Kumar: has an experience of 32 years in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. An alumnus of Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College at Kolkata, Dr. Sanjeev completed his M.D.S. from Govt Dental College at Ahmedabad in 1991. He further refined his skills at U.K, where the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow awarded him the FDSRCPS. He has also been awarded the Fellowship of Indian Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2008. Currently, Dr. Sanjeev is heading the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery at FDSC, SGT University. The department caters to the training requirements of BDS, MDS and PhD students under his guidance. He is an accredited surgeon with the Smile Train organization and is associated with the Nav Muskaan project at SGT University which treats children with cleft lip and palate free of cost. He was the founder President of Delhi Chapter of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. Dr. Sanjeev is a life member of AOMSI since past 14 years and is involved actively in their fellowship program and IBOMS examination. He is also a National faculty for AOCMF, the flagship International body involved in training surgeons in osteosynthesis techniques. He regularly conducts courses for AOCMF in various locations in India
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4. Bibliography