The thermomechanical IR-laser effect on reshaping process for ENT is studied. The possibility and conditions of the laser reshaping of costal cartilage for stable human implants are investigated. The causes of nonlinear thermomechanical behavior of cartilage and its influence on controlled reshaping and stability of costal cartilage for ENT are discussed. Clinical trials for 5 patients with one and a half year follow-up observation demonstrate stable positive results. |
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Cartilage
Laser irradiation
Tissues
Transplantation
Laser tissue interaction
Surgery
Control systems