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Aesthetic restoration of fronto-orbital deformity with prefabricated implant utilizing modeling clay and rapid-prototyping technology.

Abstract
Skeletal deformity in the fronto-orbital region resulting from various problems can have significant aesthetic concerns. Restoring an aesthetically acceptable appearance relies most importantly on the restoration of a precise skeletal contour. Current surgical options for depression deformities or partial-thickness defects range from extensive corrective osteotomies to less complicated methods of onlay grafting with autogenous or alloplastic materials. Both methods have difficulties in providing a symmetric and smooth contour for predictable and reliable cosmetic results. Alloplastic implants provide another effective alternative and the success of the skeletal contouring correlates directly with the accuracy of the implant sculpture. Prefabricated methylmethacrylate implants, with the aid of modeling clay, computer imaging, and modern rapid-prototyping technologies, fits the depression deformity well and balances the skeletal contour. It provides plastic surgeons greater precision in customizing the implant, which ensures better predictability and reliability of cosmetic outcomes.
AuthorsWei-Cheng Ching, Raymond C W Goh, Chun-Li Lin, Lun-Jou Lo, Yu-Ray Chen
JournalAesthetic plastic surgery (Aesthetic Plast Surg) Vol. 35 Issue 6 Pg. 1176-9 (Dec 2011) ISSN: 1432-5241 [Electronic] United States
PMID21487910 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Clay
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Clay
  • Female
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone (surgery)
  • Frontal Bone (surgery)
  • Humans
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Orbit (surgery)
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures (methods)

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