title: One- vs two stage surgery technique for implant placement in finger prosthesis.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The loss of the finger can lead to psychological problems. Although several reconstructive techniques may exist, the use of osseous-integrated implants to anchor digital prosthesis presents a suitable alternative for the amputation of finger. The surgery for implant placement has initially been described as a two-stage technique. However, no study in the literature has attempted to compare this technique with one-stage technique and stated a clear superiority technique in the implant retained finger prosthesis.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article describes two cases of digital amputation as a result of accident; a 45-year-old female whose second finger of right hand was lost and a 25-year-old male patient with amputation of the first finger of right hand.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  One-stage implant placement technique for implant retained finger prosthesis is a reliable, safe and efficient option that allows a good result in a significantly lower operating time and hospital visits compared to the two-stage technique. It could therefore, be considered as good option for implant retained finger prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Maxillofacial Prosthetic Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University , Bangkok, Salaya .
authors.forename: Pokpong
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Amornvit
authors.forename: Dinesh
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rokaya
authors.forename: Konrawee
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Keawcharoen
authors.forename: Somchart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raucharernporn
authors.forename: Nimit
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Thongpulsawasdi
keywords: Dental implant; Finger prosthesis; One-stage Surgery; Two-stage Surgery