
This investigation was conducted to evaluate 20 cases of implant-retained prosthetic rehabilitation (mean follow-up of 35 months). Ear, nose, orbit and complex defects of the face have been restored. Our main indication was reconstruction in cancer patients after tumor surgery (n = 14). Rehabilitation was also performed in traumatic disorders (n = 3) and congenital aural malformations (n = 3). Fifty seven titanium fixtures have been implanted with an integration success rate of 98%. We also report 6 cases of maxillary or mandibulary functional rehabilitation. The use of osteointegrated implants to provide support for maxillo-facial prosthesis is a new and valuable technique when reconstructive plastic surgery is not envisageable.
Adult, Male, Maxillofacial Prosthesis, Reproducibility of Results, Prostheses and Implants, Middle Aged, Mandibular Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Humans, Orbital Neoplasms, Female, Ear, External, Facial Neoplasms, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Orbit, Ear Neoplasms, Aged
Adult, Male, Maxillofacial Prosthesis, Reproducibility of Results, Prostheses and Implants, Middle Aged, Mandibular Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Humans, Orbital Neoplasms, Female, Ear, External, Facial Neoplasms, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Orbit, Ear Neoplasms, Aged
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