Application of compact aluminum oxide ceramic implants in maxillofacial surgery.
In a 4-year period, 40 compact aluminum oxide ceramic implants fixed with titanium plates and screws were used: 24 for the correction of mandibular defects, 9 for temporomandibular joint replacement, and 7 for augmentation of facial contour. During the 1 to 4 years following the operations, it was not necessary to remove any aluminum oxide joint or implant used for contour correction. In 5 of the 24 cases of mandibular reconstruction, however, it was necessary to remove the ceramic. In 3 cases, this was due to recurrence of the tumor, and in 2 cases the cause was dermal necrosis.
Szabó
G
G
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, Hungary.
Barabás
J
J
Mátrai
J
J
György
J
J
Miklós
L
L
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000535:Aluminum / Q000009:adverse effects; D000537:Aluminum Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D002516:Ceramics / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*
D000535:Aluminum; D000537:Aluminum Oxide