Open AccessCurrent Concepts in Restoring Acquired Cranial Defects
Author(s) -
Kirthi Kumar,
Naresh Singla,
Mahesh Eraiah Gowda,
Dinesh Kumar,
V. S. Legha
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-014-0368-9
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , computer science , medicine , artificial intelligence
Restoring acquired cranial defects has been in vogue for long, and the reconstructive techniques continue to evolve. Over the decades various techniques and materials are employed in rehabilitating cranial defects. Advances in bioengineering, custom templates and Rapid prototyping technology has given greater impetus in restoring larger cranial defects. With the variety of options available it will be very crucial in deciding the best possible technique and material to rehabilitate patients with cranial defects.