Intermediate
Technical
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calvarial bone graft
Pronunciation: kal-VAIR-ee-al
Autologous bone harvested from the skull vault used for craniofacial reconstruction.
Full Definition
Calvarial bone graft refers to autologous bone tissue harvested from the outer table of the skull, typically from the parietal or frontal regions. This bone is particularly valuable in craniofacial reconstruction due to its cortical-cancellous structure, excellent biocompatibility, and reduced resorption rates compared to other donor sites. The diploe space provides cancellous bone while maintaining structural integrity, making it ideal for orbital floor reconstruction, alveolar ridge augmentation, and facial contour restoration.
In Context
- "A calvarial bone graft was harvested from the right parietal region for orbital floor reconstruction." — Surgical procedure note
- "The calvarial bone graft showed excellent integration at the six-month follow-up imaging." — Follow-up report
Also known as
skull bone graft
cranial bone graft
outer table graft
Don't confuse with
split calvarial graft
full-thickness calvarial graft