Twelve patients having orbital defects will be selected. Six defects will be reconstructed using titanium mesh coated with natural hydroxyapatite nanocrystals (study group) and the other six will be treated with uncoated titanium mesh (control group). Patients will be evaluated clinically, then a radiographic follow-up will be performed immediately postoperatively and after three months to evaluate the bone density at the defect. Also, the coated and uncoated titanium mesh will be mechanically evaluated to compare the tensile strength of the two groups.
Reconstruction of maxillofacial continuity defects has always been a challenging task for scientists and surgeons over the years. The main goal of the reconstruction of the maxillofacial region is to restore facial form, function, and full rehabilitation of occlusion and articulation. A refinement in surgical technique and methods of reconstruction has improved patients' quality of life. Aim of this study: Evaluation of titanium mesh coated with natural hydroxyapatite in orbital reconstruction.