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Duplication of an existing implant-supported bar for an auricular prosthesis

2008; Elsevier BV; Volume: 99; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0022-3913(08)60092-x

1097-6841

Diane Yoshinobu Tarica, Frank J. Brajevic,

Tracheal and airway disorders

Auricular defects may result from congenital malformations, accident or trauma, or from tumor resections. Possible solutions for such defects have included hiding the defect with clothing, surgical reconstruction, or prosthetic fabrication. Craniofacial implants have been used successfully to assist in retaining auricular and extraoral prostheses. 1 McKinstry RE Fundamentals of facial prosthetics. ABI Professional Publications, Clearwater1995: 169-179 Google Scholar , 2 Branemark PI Oliveira MF Craniofacial prostheses: anaplastology and osseointegration. Quintessence, Chicago1997: 101-110 Google Scholar , 3 Taylor TD Clinical maxillofacial prosthetics. Quintessence, Chicago2000: 277-296 Google Scholar , 4 Beumer J Curtis TA Marunick MT Maxillofacial rehabilitation: prosthodontic and surgical considerations. Medico Dental Media International, St. Louis1996: 436-448 Google Scholar , 5 Westin T Tjellstrom A Hammerlid E Bergstrom K Rangert B Long-term study of quality and safety of osseointegration for the retention of auricular prostheses. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999; 121: 133-143 Crossref PubMed Scopus (60) Google Scholar , 6 Parel SM Holt GR Branemark PI Tjellstrom A Osseointegration and facial prosthetics. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 1986; 1: 27-29 PubMed Google Scholar , 7 Tolman DE Desjardins RP Extraoral application of osseointegrated implants. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1991; 49: 33-45 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (40) Google Scholar , 8 Tjellstrom A Yontchev E Lindstrom J Branemark PI Five years' experience with bone-anchored auricular prostheses. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1985; 93: 366-372 PubMed Google Scholar The use of implants with various bar designs, clips, magnets, and other retentive devices have aided in the stabilization and orientation of the prostheses. 9 Rubenstein JE Attachments used for implant-supported facial prostheses: a survey of United States, Canadian, and Swedish centers. J Prosthet Dent. 1995; 73: 262-266 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (32) Google Scholar , 10 Lemon JC Chambers MS Locking retentive attachment for an implant-retained auricular prosthesis. J Prosthet Dent. 2002; 87: 336-338 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (19) Google Scholar , 11 Gary JJ Donovan M Retention designs for bone-anchored facial prostheses. J Prosthet Dent. 1993; 70: 329-332 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (25) Google Scholar , 12 Thomas KF Freestanding magnetic retention for extraoral prosthesis with osseointegrated implants. J Prosthet Dent. 1995; 73: 162-165 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (23) Google Scholar , 13 Del Valle V Faulkner G Wolfaardt J Rangert B Tan HK Mechanical evaluation of craniofacial osseointegration retention systems. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 1995; 10: 491-498 PubMed Google Scholar Additionally, implants have been beneficial in the retention of hearing devices, minimizing or eliminating the use of adhesives, and improving the patient's confidence and security. 8 Tjellstrom A Yontchev E Lindstrom J Branemark PI Five years' experience with bone-anchored auricular prostheses. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1985; 93: 366-372 PubMed Google Scholar , 14 Taft RM von Gonten AS Wheeler ST Assisted retention of a hearing device in an implant-retained auricular prosthesis. J Prosthet Dent. 2001; 86: 386-389 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (5) Google Scholar