[Post-academic dental specialties 17. Implant-retained craniofacial prostheses].
The surgical and prosthetic aftercare of craniofacial prostheses supported by endosseous implants were registered in patients treated with implant-retained craniofacial prostheses in a university clinic during the last two decades. Aftercare was registered during the period from implant placement until the last follow-up visit. Implant survival rate was 95.2% in non-irradiated and 78.8% in irradiated bone. Discoloration of the silicon material, becoming loose of the acrylic clip carrier from the silicone, rupture of the silicone, and ill-fitting of the prosthesis were main reasons for fabrication of a new craniofacial prosthesis.
Afdeling Kaakchirurgie van het Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen. a.visser@kchir.umcg.nl
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D003479:Curriculum; D003813:Dentistry / Q000592:standards; D004498:Education, Dental, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D019930:Mandibular Prosthesis Implantation / Q000193:education; D019931:Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation / Q000193:education*; D009426:Netherlands; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D013038:Specialization; D016896:Treatment Outcome