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Reconstructing the human face by using the tissue-integrated prosthesis

D E Tolman1, A Tjellström, J E Woods

  • 1Section of Oral Diagnosis and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|December 30, 1998
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Facial reconstruction using tissue-integrated prostheses offers a stable solution for prosthetic retention. This technique, supported by osseointegrated implants, has proven successful in clinical cases.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Reconstructing the human face with autogenous tissue presents significant challenges.
  • Traditional prosthetic devices often suffer from poor retention.
  • The tissue-integrated prosthesis offers a viable solution to retention issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the successful application of tissue-integrated prostheses for facial reconstruction.
  • To highlight the efficacy of osseointegrated implants in prosthetic retention.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing osseointegrated implants for direct anchorage of prosthetic devices to bone.
  • Employing the principles of osseointegration, defined as direct bony tissue formation around an implant.

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  • Documenting reconstructive procedures through case studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful facial reconstruction was achieved in three presented cases.
    • The tissue-integrated prosthesis demonstrated reliable retention through osseointegration.
    • The technique has become globally available for reconstructive purposes.

    Conclusions:

    • Tissue-integrated prostheses supported by osseointegrated implants provide a successful and stable method for facial reconstruction.
    • This reconstructive approach overcomes the limitations of traditional prosthetic retention.
    • The described cases exemplify the clinical success and widespread availability of this technique.