Facial Plast Surg 2020; 36(06): 711-714
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721109
Original Article

Customized Orbit and Frontal Bone Implants

1   Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
,
Arya Namin
2   Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
,
Tom Shokri
1   Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
,
Yadranko Ducic
1   Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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Abstract

Orbitocranial reconstruction objectives include creation of a solid barrier between intracranial contents and the environment allowing restoration of physiologic homeostasis and restoration of aesthetic craniofacial contours. Historically, bone grafts have been used for reconstruction but were fraught with unpredictable resorption and imperfect contouring given the complex anatomy of the orbitofrontal bones. With advances in three-dimensional modeling technology, alloplastic custom implants in orbital and frontal bone reconstruction have allowed for rapid fixation reducing surgical times and improved cosmesis.



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24. Dezember 2020

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