Reconstruction of Mid-facial Defects Using Facial Prostheses Supported by Dental Implants

Abstract

A 63-year-old male patient presented to the outpatient department of our service with an ulcerated lesion which affected AbstractMalignant tumors which affect nasal structures are uncommon. They represent about 0.2% of all cancers and are more than twice as prevalent in males. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of nasal cancer. However, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, sarcoma and inverting papilloma can involve nose and/or para-nasal sinuses too. Although rare, these pathologies are the most frequent cause for acquired defects of the nose. In this light, the need to obtain clear resection margins obliges surgeon to perform extensive nose amputations. This report describes the case of a 63 years old man affected by squamous cell carcinoma of the nose. A total nose amputation was carried out due to the extension of the tumor. Nasal reconstruction was performed with an implant-retained prosthesis. Three dental implants were used for anchoring the nasal prostheses. This technology is safe and it ensures optimum esthetic results.

The Changing Concepts in the Retention of Maxillofacial Prosthesis From Past to Present- A Review

“…He concluded that effective reconstruction, optimum aesthetic would be achieved and positive results in psychosocial well-being of patient were found. 29 The ability to recreate the normal anatomy and the reaction of the orbital soft tissue to the biomaterial used in reconstruction are two major factors that are important while reconstructing the internal orbit. Supraorbital rim or lateral rim of orbit is the preferred site for ocular prosthesis.…”