Facial defects restored with extraoral implant-supported prostheses.
A facial defect results in cosmetic, functional, and psychologic problems and acts as a difficult and challenging procedure for the maxillofacial surgeon and the prosthodontist. Retention of a facial prosthesis is an important key in the patient's satisfaction and acceptance. The introduction of extraoral implant applications have been accepted as an advanced retention method. The purpose of this article is to report the results from our clinical experience with patients wearing facial prostheses anchored to extraoral ITI implants (Straumann, AG, Basel, Switzerland).
Karayazgan
Banu
B
Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. bkyazgan@gmail.com
Gunay
Yumushan
Y
Atay
Arzu
A
Noyun
Fuat
F
D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000002:abnormalities; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D020273:Orbital Implants; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*