[Efficacy of use of X-ray contrast carbon material in maxillo-facial surgery].

The possibilities of the use of carbon implants in cases of any defects of any part of facial skeleton and soft tissues of both inherent and acquired nature were studied. Taking into account X-ray transparency of carbon implants the experiment was carried out to make the material X-ray contrast when using the addition of powdered metallic boron in the range of concentrations 8-12%. It was successful and the samples were visualized. In these cases spiral computed tomography is the optimal tool to make all deformation volume clear, to plan operative interventions and to observe the treatment results.