Obturators and facial prostheses are important not only in rehabilitation and aesthetics, but
also in patient re-socialisation. The level of reintegration is directly related to the degree of …

OBJECTIVES: The theories of the effects of radiation therapy on craniofacial and dental
implants have been challenged by new models. Animal and clinical studies differ on the …

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Facial defects secondary to the treatment of neoplasms,
congenital malformations, and trauma result in multiple functional and psychosocial …

Purpose: To assess the need for surgical and prosthetic aftercare of craniofacial prostheses
supported by endosseous implants. Materials and Methods: A retrospective clinical study …

Aims To provide an update of the current status of treatment options and materials utilized in
the rehabilitation of maxillofacial defects (ear, nose and orbital defects). Methods A search of …

PURPOSE: Few reports have evaluated cumulative survival rates of extraoral rehabilitation
and peri-implant soft tissue reaction at long-term follow-up. The objective of this study was to …

Statement of problem Maxillofacial prostheses, especially those supported by endosseous
implants, are regarded as a viable, secure treatment for the reconstruction of facial defects to …

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Implant-retained extraoral prostheses are an acceptable
solution for patients with facial defects. However, these prostheses have a limited service …

Background: The authors' goal was to describe an algorithm for surgical reconstruction and
prosthetic rehabilitation after orbital exenteration. Methods: A review of 79 patients who …

In year 2007, 30 years have elapsed since the first patient was supplied with a craniofacial
osseointegrated implant. The reason for implanting in this patient was a severe conductive …