AIM:To evaluate the clinical application effect of three-dimensional EH(epoxide acrylate maleic, EAM; hydroxyapatite, HA; mixer of EH)composite artificial template in cranioplasty.

METHODS: Spiral cranial CT and CAD three-dimensional reconstruction imaging were done to declinate the shape and contour of skull defect. The bone defect was repaired by the individual EH compound implants in 35 patients with cranial bone defect due to craniectomy from different disease. The patients were followed up for 6-24 months to evaluate the operation effect.

RESULTS:Postoperative following-up showed that the looks of the patients receiving EH implants successfully were satisfactory and repairing effects were good. Mild collection of the fluid under the scalp was found in 2 cases and disappeared after suction and pressure dressing. No other frequent complications were observed after cranioplasty.

CONCLUSION:Individual prefabricated EH implant is an ideal material of repairing cranial bone because the looks are satisfactory and there are few postoperative complications in the patients with cranial bone defect repaired by the EH implants.