Prosthetic reconstruction of facial defects.
A seven-year experience in prosthetic reconstruction of facial defects is presented. Surgical-prosthetic treatment was performed in 25 patients. Facial defect associated with organ loss of the midface was found in 4 (16%) patients. Isolated facial or midfacial organ defects were found in 21 (84%) patients, and dominant eye loss in 11 (44%) patients. All patients were managed by facial prostheses made of rigid acrylate and soft silicon. To obtain retention and stability of facial prostheses, eye glasses were most frequently used in 32% patients, and modern methods of retention with implants in 26%. The use of implants improved prosthetic reconstruction in terms of stability and retention.
Odavić
M
M
Military Medical Academy, Department of Clinical Implantology and Surgical Prosthetic, Belgrade.
Skundrić
A
A
Lazić
Z
Z
Matić
S
S
Tomanović
Z
Z
D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures