title: Facial reconstruction with a bone-anchored prosthesis following destructive cancer surgery.
abstract: Reconstruction of craniofacial defects following cancer surgery may be performed using several techniques and materials. This case report describes surgery for a large tumor, as well as the rehabilitation process which involved a craniofacial prosthesis covering the whole defect of the anterior brain, orbit, mid-face and hard palate. The results suggest that a craniofacial prosthesis anchored on titanium implants is a viable alternative as a retention system, and also a good alternative to other reconstructive surgeries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Federal University of São Paulo, Paulista School of Medicine, São Paulo,  Brazil.
authors.forename: Monica C P
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Mello
authors.forename: Joaquim Augusto Oliveira
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Piras
authors.forename: Roberto M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Takimoto
authors.forename: Onivaldo
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Cervantes
authors.forename: Márcio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abraão
authors.forename: Luciano L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Dib