[The combined use of hydroxyapatite-based ceramic implants and fixation devices made of titanium in reconstructive operations on the maxillofacial area].

Discusses the possibility of using dense unresorbable hydroxyapatite (HA) ceramics as synthetic osteoplastic material. Analyzes the results of follow-up of 11 patients with congenital and posttraumatic deformations of the facial skull. Interventions in these patients involved implantation of HA-based ceramic blocks used for both contour plasty and for replacing bone defects. Describes methods of surgery with combined use of HA implants and fixing devices from titanium which serve to fix bone fragments and ceramic blocks.