title: The use of zygomatic implants for the retention of nasal prosthesis following rhinectomy: the Morriston experience.
abstract: Reconstruction and rehabilitation following rhinectomy remains controversial and presents a complex problem. Although reconstruction with local and microvascular flaps is a valid option, the aesthetic results may not always be satisfactory. The aesthetic results achieved with a nasal prosthesis are excellent; however patient acceptance relies on a secure method of retention. The technique used and results obtained in a large series of patients undergoing rhinectomy and receiving zygomatic implants for the retention of a nasal prosthesis are described here. A total of 56 zygomatic implants (28 patients) were placed, providing excellent retention and durability with the loss of only one implant in 15 years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, South Wales, UK. Electronic address: neil.scott@icloud.com.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, South Wales, UK.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Kittur
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, South Wales, UK.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, South Wales, UK.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dovgalski
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, South Wales, UK.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Hodder
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D060489:Prosthesis Retention; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015050:Zygoma / Q000637:transplantation*
keywords: nasal prosthesis; rhinectomy; zygomatic implants