title: Frontal bone and modified zygomatic implants for retention of a nasal prosthesis: Surgical planning using a three-dimensional computer software program.
abstract: Implants integrated into bone have revolutionised the retention of total nasal prostheses. However, it may be difficult to identify available sites for placement of the implant after excision. In addition, it is ideal to minimise wide bony exposure after radiotherapy to avoid compromising the blood supply. In this paper we describe a technique for accurate placement of frontal bone and customised zygomatic implants using a computer-designed and fabricated surgical guide with a minimal access flap.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Unit, Halmstad Hospital, Halmstad, Sweden. dan-ake.valivaara@regionhalland.se
authors.forename: Dan-Åke
authors.initials: DÅ
authors.lastname: Wälivaara
authors.forename: Sten
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Isaksson
authors.forename: Lars-Åke
authors.initials: LÅ
authors.lastname: Johansson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012984:Software; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015050:Zygoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery