Flexible but holds shape f. Resembles more cartilage than bone in its characteristics. Resorbable c. Reactive or bonding 3. Allow for natural remodelling c. Precise balance between ingrowth, remodelling, and resorption not yet achieved. A. Proplast 1.
Middle ear implants c.
Only come in 10 mm thick size f. Use of Proplast with a Teflon lining can overcome some of the fragmentation problems. B. Teflon 1. Tubing of various kinds 2. Inert b. Nonadherent 3. Problem a. Electronegative leads to easy soilage if not handled in a sterile fashion b.