Epiplating in auricular defects as a facial reconstruction method: case series
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2019
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Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 0278-2391, Vol. 77, Num. 1, 2019, p.1-8
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Elsevier
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The aim of this study is to report on the use of the Epiplating system (Medicon, Tuttlingen, Germany) for
the management of craniofacial deformities for optimal functional and esthetic facial reconstruction. The
present series of cases comprises 3 patients diagnosed with congenital auricular agenesis who required
correction of the auricular defect with osseointegrated implants from the Epiplating system. The implants
were left to integrate for a period of 2 to 12 weeks, followed by placement of an implant-retained prosthesis. The criteria for success of the prosthesis include overall stability and function, symmetry, position,
and patient acceptance. The implants achieved anchorage, and none showed failure during the study
period. The cosmetic results and patient acceptance were very satisfactory, with no postoperative and/
or soft tissue complications. Therefore, the survival rate was 100%. This study concludes that the Epiplating system allows optimal functional and esthetic facial reconstruction for the management of craniofacial
deformities, as the combination of art and science allows individualized adaptations to improve the quality
of life of patients
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Anomalías congénitas
Anomalías dentarias -- Tratamiento
Deformidades adquiridas de la articulación
Anomalías dentarias -- Tratamiento
Deformidades adquiridas de la articulación