title: Drill guide for hydroxyapatite implants.
abstract: A drill guide to facilitate the second drilling of hydroxyapatite orbital implants is presented. The drill guide is adaptable to various drill types. It is nontraumatic and provides excellent, one-handed fixation, eliminating the need for an assistant. It allows for consistent, straight drilling to a predetermined depth and, because it is encased, it protects the patient from injury. The drill guide has been used on 30 patients and is without untoward effects.
authors.affiliation: W. K. Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Cartwright
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D017886:Durapatite; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D017886:Durapatite