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Customized Polymethyl Methacrylate Implants for the Reconstruction of Craniofacial Osseous Defects
Joint Authors
Borges, Alvaro Henrique
Borba, Alexandre Meireles
Pedro, Fábio Luís Miranda
Simão, Niverso Rodrigues
Miloro, Michael
Fernandes da Silva, André Luis
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Craniofacial defects represent alterations in the anatomy and morphology of the cranial vault and the facial bones that potentially affect an individual’s psychological and social well-being.
Although a variety of techniques and restorative procedures have been described for the reconstruction of the affected area, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a biocompatible and nondegradable acrylic resin-based implant, is the most widely used alloplastic material for such craniomaxillofacial reconstruction.
The aim of this study was to describe a technique for aesthetic and functional preoperative customized reconstruction of craniofacial bone defects from a small series of patients offered by the Brazilian public health system.
Three adult male patients attended consultation with chief complaints directly related to their individual craniofacial bone defects.
With the aid of multislice computed tomography scans and subsequent fabrication of the three-dimensional craniofacial prototype, custom-made PMMA implants were fabricated preoperatively.
Under general anesthesia, with access to the craniofacial defects with a coronal approach, the PMMA implants were adapted and fixated to the facial skeleton with titanium plates and screws.
Postoperative evaluation demonstrated uneventful recovery and an excellent aesthetic result.
Customized prefabricated PMMA implants manufactured over the rapid prototyping models proved to be effective and feasible.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fernandes da Silva, André Luis& Borba, Alexandre Meireles& Simão, Niverso Rodrigues& Pedro, Fábio Luís Miranda& Borges, Alvaro Henrique& Miloro, Michael. 2014. Customized Polymethyl Methacrylate Implants for the Reconstruction of Craniofacial Osseous Defects. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465637
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fernandes da Silva, André Luis…[et al.]. Customized Polymethyl Methacrylate Implants for the Reconstruction of Craniofacial Osseous Defects. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465637
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fernandes da Silva, André Luis& Borba, Alexandre Meireles& Simão, Niverso Rodrigues& Pedro, Fábio Luís Miranda& Borges, Alvaro Henrique& Miloro, Michael. Customized Polymethyl Methacrylate Implants for the Reconstruction of Craniofacial Osseous Defects. Case Reports in Surgery. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465637
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465637