Accelerating Midfacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Using Zygomatic Implants and Intraoperative Facial Impression: A Case Report

Butterworth, Christopher ORCID: 0000-0002-5025-7467 (2023) Accelerating Midfacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Using Zygomatic Implants and Intraoperative Facial Impression: A Case Report. International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 12 (4). pp. 209-213.

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1378

Abstract

Prosthetic rehabilitation of rhinectomy defects with a custom-made silicone prosthesis can provide excellent results for patients. However, prosthesis stability, retention, and time to full rehabilitation remain a concern for many patients. The aim of this clinical report is to describe the early prosthetic rehabilitation of a rhinectomy defect with a zygomatic implant-supported nasal prosthesis. Bilateral horizontal zygomatic implant placement, performed at the time of tumor resection in this Brown class VI nasomaxillary resection, provided predictable remote anchorage for a subsequent prosthesis, with the initial implant-retained prosthesis being provided just 2 weeks following surgery. High implant stability was achieved, which allowed early loading of the implants and facilitated early rehabilitation for the patient through the engagement of high-quality bone in the zygomatic body. The technique has offered an accelerated restoration of facial cosmesis following rhinectomy, allowing early recovery for the patient even prior to postoperative (post-OP) radiotherapy.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Assistive Technology, Physical Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Bioengineering, Musculoskeletal
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences > School of Dentistry
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	03 May 2023 14:34
Last Modified:	16 Mar 2024 02:44
DOI:	10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1378
Open Access URL:	https://www.ijoprd.com/doi/IJOPRD/pdf/10.5005/jp-j...
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3170124