Weischer T, Mohr C
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University-GHS-Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany.
Int J Prosthodont. 2000 Mar-Apr;13(2):108-11.
The purpose of this study was to describe a new application of craniofacial implants, as anchoring elements for wigs.
In two patients, a split-skin graft was used to close a soft tissue defect in the occipital, parietal, temporal, and frontal region (defect size of 10 cm x 33 cm and 10 cm x 14 cm). Six titanium implants were placed in each patient. Six months after implant placement, abutment connection was performed and titanium magnets were adapted. Subsequently, an implant-retained wig was constructed.
In a follow-up period of between 10 and 22 months no implant failed. The incorporated wigs effectively retain a functionally and cosmetically successful craniofacial rehabilitation.
Despite these successful treatments, further research is needed before craniofacial implants as anchoring elements for wigs can be considered a standard option in the rehabilitation of craniofacial alopecic defects.
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