Directly bone-anchored implants for fixation of aural epistheses |
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Authors: | A Tjellström J Lindström O Nylén T Albrektsson P-I Brånemark |
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Institution: | 1. E.N.T. Department, Sahlgren''s Hospital, the Laboratory of Experimental Biology, Department of Anatomy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden;2. Institute for Applied Biotechnology, Gothenburg, Sweden |
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Abstract: | In cases of missing outer ears, generally, epistheses are attached to eye-glasses which gives insecure attachment and a fairly poor cosmetic result. A new method for stable episthesis attachment is being tested in Gothenburg, Sweden. Threaded, cylindrical titanium implants are inserted with a meticulous technique in the temporal bone of the patient. At the next stage, 3–4 months later, the implants are connected to abutments which are allowed to penetrate the skin, To these abutments a silicone episthesis is attached. Presently, 7 patients who had no outer ear because of congenital disorders, hereditary diseases or status post trauma or tumour surgery have been operated and followed for up to have been no problems reported with the bone anchorage or the skin penetration. |
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Keywords: | Titanium implant aural reconstruction bone tissue |
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