Regenerative Techniques in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery: Are we there yet?

Abstract: Regenerative techniques have grown in their utilization for cleft and craniofacial procedures. They are used to reduce patient morbidity, shorten length of hospitalization, improve results and may even lead to cost reductions.

Learning Objectives: 1). The learner will gain knowledge of the contemporary use of regenerative techniques for reconstruction of skeletal defects.
2). The learner will appreciate when regenerative techniques can be used to augment patient healing.
3). The learner will be able to compare and contrast the benefits and risks of regenerative techniques in terms of morbidity and costs.