Clinical applications of Norian SRS (calcium phosphate cement) in craniofacial reconstruction in children: our experience at Hospital La Paz since 2001.

Abstract

The reconstructive surgeon has been searching for an ideal material to use in the reconstruction of craniofacial deformities. Although bone graft presents most of the ideal properties, its limited availability and donor-site morbidity makes its use compromised in some patients, especially in pediatric patients. In the search of this ideal material, calcium phosphate cements have shown promising results in patients with craniofacial deformities, because of its unlimited availability, avoidance of donor-site morbidity, and long-term maintenance.