Retrospective Study of Implant-Retained Orbital Prostheses: Implant Survival and Patient Satisfaction
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.21, no.4, pp.1178-1183, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 21 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2010
- Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181e2083a
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1178-1183
- Keywords: Extraoral implant, orbital prostheses, implant survival, patient satisfaction, CRANIOFACIAL PROSTHESES, RETENTION SYSTEMS, DEFECTS, REHABILITATION, OUTCOMES, THERAPY, RATES
- Gazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Extraoral implants provide the prostheses excellent stability and retention. However, the use of implants in the orbit showed questionable survival rates. Furthermore, evaluation of this treatment from the patients' point of view is lacking in clinical studies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of implant-retained prosthetic treatment of orbital defects in implant survival, peri-implant soft tissue health, and patients' satisfaction.