Kraut R A, Kabcenell J, Silken D, Rubin J S
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Dental Implant Center, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10467.
Laryngoscope. 1994 Apr;104(4):504-12. doi: 10.1288/00005537-199404000-00019.
Endosteal implants are part of the reconstructive armamentarium used by head and neck surgical teams in cases of trauma or tumor ablation when inadequate residual anatomy prevents the fabrication of a traditional prosthesis. Three cases of implant supported prosthesis have been presented. Use of endosteal implants is an additional step toward functional reconstruction.