Implants that are almost natural
As everyone knows, our bodies do not look very natural when enhanced with foreign materials. That is one of the major complaints with implants of all types. They do not always feel natural, but Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Harvey M. Rosen may be on to something when he uses a naturally occurring material called block hydroxyapatite to enhance a number of cosmetic and reconstructive applications.
What is this exotic material?
This versatile material is derived from coral deposits from the South Pacific, and it is highly valued for being one of the few materials in the world that can attain adequate compressive strength and for its ability to be contoured enough to conform to different shapes and sizes. Furthermore, it is naturally porous, which means the surrounding tissue can grow into the scaffolding provided by the coral, making it a living part of the facial skeleton. In older implant surgeries using plastic materials there is always a small risk of infection caused by scar tissue deposits around the implant. Because the body embraces the new coral material as part of itself, it virtually eliminates the potential for infection or rejection.
During the simple procedure Dr. Rosen inserts the implants through discrete incisions inside the mouth, which reduces the appearance of visible scars and promotes rapid healing. There may be occasional swelling and tenderness in the implant area, but patients usually return to normal activities within a week.
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