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Prosthetic reconstruction of facial defects
M Odavić1, A Skundrić, Z Lazić
1Military Medical Academy, Department of Clinical Implantology and Surgical Prosthetic, Belgrade.
Abstract:
A seven-year experience in prosthetic reconstruction of facial defects is presented. Surgical-prosthetic treatment was performed in 25 patients. Facial defect associated with organ loss of the midface was found in 4 (16%) patients. Isolated facial or midfacial organ defects were found in 21 (84%) patients, and dominant eye loss in 11 (44%) patients. All patients were managed by facial prostheses made of rigid acrylate and soft silicon. To obtain retention and stability of facial prostheses, eye glasses were most frequently used in 32% patients, and modern methods of retention with implants in 26%. The use of implants improved prosthetic reconstruction in terms of stability and retention.