Osseointegrated titanium implants for the attachment of facial prostheses.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The ability to penetrate skin permanently with posts of pure titanium has led to a dramatic breakthrough in the attachment of facial prostheses. The posts are attached to screws of titanium that are completely integrated in the underlying bone, without any intervening soft tissue. This precise and rigid fixation permits rehabilitation of patients with complex defects that would be otherwise untreatable.
Medical subject headings
- Facial Bones
- Osseointegration
- Prostheses and Implants
- Titanium