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[Craniofacial prostheses for facial defects].
- Source :
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HNO [HNO] 2010 Jun; Vol. 58 (6), pp. 621-31; quiz 632. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Craniofacial prostheses (or epitheses) are artificial substitutes for facial defects. Today, prostheses made of silicone are state-of-the-art. They may be fixed anatomically (to already existing structures), mechanically (to spectacle frames), chemically (using adhesives), or surgically (to osseointegrated titanium implants). With the existing extraoral implant systems, prostheses may be securely anchored to the bone regardless of size and location of the defect. The classic atraumatic surgical technique has remained an unchanged prerequisite for successful implantation by avoidance of any heat trauma to the bone. This review outlines the indications and contra-indications as well as advantages and disadvantages of craniofacial prostheses and their retention methods in various facial regions. It summarizes the basic principles of extraoral implantology in respect to implant positioning and the management of children and radiated patients.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Child
Ear, External surgery
Esthetics
Eye, Artificial
Humans
Nose surgery
Orbit surgery
Osseointegration physiology
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Fitting
Prosthesis Implantation methods
Suture Anchors
Tissue Adhesives
Biocompatible Materials
Face surgery
Facial Neoplasms surgery
Prostheses and Implants
Silicones
Skull surgery
Titanium
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1433-0458
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- HNO
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20393689
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00106-010-2087-9