Microflora associated with percutaneous craniofacial implants used for the retention of facial prostheses: a pilot study
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Published on: June 24, 2018
J A Toljanic1, J A Morello, W J Moran
1Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Dentistry, University of Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA.
Abstract:
Craniofacial implants have been used successfully for the retention of facial prostheses. However, complications occur that can lead to the loss of implant integration. One such complication is infection possibly resulting from crevicular microflora activity. As part of an ongoing study, samples from crevicular sites surrounding 17 craniofacial implants were collected and submitted for microbiological assay. The results demonstrated the presence of opportunistic pathogens in many sites regardless of subjects' hygiene efforts. The significance of the findings is reviewed.
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