TITANIUM IMPLANTS IN THE ZYGOMA AS RETAINING ELEMENTS AFTER HEMIMAXILLECTOMY

Authors
WEISCHER T SCHETTLER D MOHR C
Citation
T. Weischer et al., TITANIUM IMPLANTS IN THE ZYGOMA AS RETAINING ELEMENTS AFTER HEMIMAXILLECTOMY, The International journal of oral and maxillofacial implants, 12(2), 1997, pp. 211-214
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
The International journal of oral and maxillofacial implants → ACNP
ISSN journal
08822786
Volume
12
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
211 - 214
Database
ISI
SICI code
0882-2786(1997)12:2<211:TIITZA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Obturator prostheses require anchoring elements in the partially resec ted maxilla to provide stability and oronasal separation. Anchoring el ements are usually overstressed because of the lack of collateral supp ort. Intlaoral titanium implants can provide additional retention and avoid mechanical overstress of the anchoring elements in the residual maxilla. Treatment with intraoral implants into the zygoma for the sup port of an obturator prosthesis is reported.