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A new method for fixation of external prostheses.

I T Jackson, D E Tolman, R P Desjardins

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Complex craniofacial resections for recurrent cancer necessitate advanced external prostheses. A novel osseointegrated implant method offers improved stabilization for these large facial prostheses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Craniofacial Surgery
    • Prosthodontics

    Background:

    • Increasing incidence of recurrent orbital and nasoethmoidal carcinoma requires extensive craniofacial resections.
    • These extensive resections often result in significant defects necessitating complex external prostheses for functional and aesthetic restoration.

    Observation:

    • A novel method for stabilizing large external prostheses using osseointegrated implants was developed.
    • The technique addresses the challenges associated with securing large and complex facial reconstructions.

    Findings:

    • The study presents a new method for stabilizing large craniofacial prostheses.
    • Osseointegrated implants provide a robust solution for the fixation of complex external prostheses in patients with extensive defects.

    Implications:

    • This technique enhances the stability and retention of complex facial prostheses, improving patient quality of life.
    • The osseointegrated implant approach offers a promising solution for managing large defects following oncologic craniofacial surgery.

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