Belus J F, Kaplanski P, Blanc J L, Bernet M, Triglia J M, Zanaret M
Fédération d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille.
Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 1996;113(7-8):397-407.
This investigation was conducted to evaluate 20 cases of implant-retained prosthetic rehabilitation (mean follow-up of 35 months). Ear, nose, orbit and complex defects of the face have been restored. Our main indication was reconstruction in cancer patients after tumor surgery (n = 14). Rehabilitation was also performed in traumatic disorders (n = 3) and congenital aural malformations (n = 3). Fifty seven titanium fixtures have been implanted with an integration success rate of 98%. We also report 6 cases of maxillary or mandibulary functional rehabilitation. The use of osteointegrated implants to provide support for maxillo-facial prosthesis is a new and valuable technique when reconstructive plastic surgery is not envisageable.
