title: Titanium implants in maxillofacial reconstruction.
abstract: The development of titanium interosseous transmucosal and transcutaneous implants has revolutionized maxillofacial prosthetics. These devices have made possible the successful functional and esthetic rehabilitation of many patients with complex facial defects. An overview covering the development and clinical use of titanium interosseous implants is presented in this article.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, USA.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Arcuri
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D014025:Titanium