Abstract
Extraoral implants are used with increasing frequency, in order to provide retention for facial prostheses. Facial prostheses can replace lost extraoral hard and soft tissues using acrylic or silicone materials. The surgeon, maxillofacial prosthodontist and dental technician are facing particular treatment considerations and practical problems. Some of these are demonstrated and discussed in this article by means of a case-report. A patient received an orbital prosthesis which obtains its retention from implants, placed in the lateral orbital rim.
| Translated title of the contribution | Dental feats 1. An implant-supported orbital prosthesis after ablative tumor surgery |
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| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 271-5 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde |
| Volume | 110 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2003 |
Keywords
- Facial Bones
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Orbit
- Orbital Implants
- Prosthesis Implantation