Conclusions : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique
Conclusions : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique
author: Lorenzo Trevisiol, Pasquale Procacci, Antonio DAgostino, Francesca Ferrari, Daniele De Santis, Pier Francesco Nocini | publisher: drg. Andreas Tjandra, Sp. Perio, FISID
Implant-supported prosthesis is a valid method to restore resected oral and head cancer patients and offers a good chance to social reintegration. The aesthetic result and facial camouflage are more achievable by means of dentures and epithesis than with several reconstructive interventions. Furthermore, due to the high risk of recurrences, it is sometime mandatory to keep the defect inspectionable. Despite the average poor lifespan of prosthetic materials and the accurate professional and home care required by intraoral implants, prosthetic rehabilitation could be considered an effective and suitable method for rehabilitation of extensively resected head and neck cancer patients (Figs. 6 and 7).
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- Abstract : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique
- Background : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique
- Case presentation : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique [1]
- Case presentation : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique [2]
- Case presentation : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique [3]
- Case presentation : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique [4]
- Case presentation : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique [5]
- Conclusions : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique
- Consent : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant-supported prosthesis and nasal epithesis: a novel technique
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- Fig. 1. Intraoperative view of the zygoma implants placed in the residual maxilla : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant
- Fig. 2. The healing abutments positioned onto fixtures and the oronasal communication : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant
- Fig. 3. Postoperative panorex showing the symmetric distribution of the fixtures : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant
- Fig. 4. A front view of the bar with the intraoral portion and the metal extension for epithesis attachment : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant
- Fig. 5. The intraoral bar crossing the palatal defect arising the nasal understructure : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant
- Fig. 6. Frontal view of the patient after superior overdenture and nasal prosthesis delivery : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant
- Fig. 7. The epithesis allows both prompt inspection of the resection site and makes daily care easier : Rehabilitation of a complex midfacial defect by means of a zygoma-implant