Bone-anchored craniofacial prosthesis study

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 1996 Mar-Apr;11(2):159-68.

Abstract

A prospective study involving 24 centers and 145 patients was conducted to evaluate the long-term osseointegration survival rate for titanium implants anchoring a craniofacial prosthesis (auricular, orbital, or nasal) and to evaluate the long-term retention and stability of the prosthesis. Of 452 implants placed, 19 were lost (overall survival rate of 96%). Of the 145 patients, 115 were evaluated (remained active) throughout the study period and were followed-up for at least 30 months. The results of the study suggest that the bone-anchored craniofacial prosthesis system is a viable alternative to conventional reconstructive surgery and offers significant improvement in the quality of life when compared with the support systems previously available for these types of prostheses.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Ear, External
  • Eye, Artificial
  • Face*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nose
  • Orbit
  • Osseointegration
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Prospective Studies
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis Design*
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Quality of Life
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Titanium