Chapter 15

Healing of Large Dentofacial Defects

George K.B. Sándor

George K.B. Sándor

Regea Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Technology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland

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Robert P. Carmichael

Robert P. Carmichael

Bloorview Kids Rehab, Toronto, Canada

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Leena P. Ylikontiola

Leena P. Ylikontiola

Institute of Dentistry, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland

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Ahmed Jan

Ahmed Jan

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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Marc G. DuVal

Marc G. DuVal

Graduate Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anaesthesia, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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Cameron M.L. Clokie

Cameron M.L. Clokie

University of Toronto, Canada

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First published: 13 April 2012
Citations: 1

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • The Need for Bone

  • Bone Healing

  • Surgical Maneuvers to Induce and Promote Healing of Large Defects

  • Specifically Difficult Wounds

  • Conclusions

  • References

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