[Clinical application of custom-made key-key attachment in the restoration of maxillofacial defect].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the usefulness of custom-made key-key attachment in restoration of maxillofacial defect.


METHODS
Using key-key attachment, facial prostheses and intraoral prostheses were combined to restore dentition, maxilla and right facial defects in a female patient.


RESULTS
Good retention of maxillofacial prostheses and intraoral prostheses were obtained. The appearance of the patient was remarkably improved. The function of mastication was improved.


CONCLUSIONS
Good result can be obtained by using custom-made key-key attachment in restoration of complex maxillofacial defect. Supported by Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project(Grant No.T0202).
Jiang
Yong-Lin
YL
Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
Yang
Jie-Zhi
JZ
Sun
Jian
J
Jiang
Wei-Dong
WD
Zhang
Fu-Qiang
FQ
D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis