REVIEW AND SUCCESS RATE OF ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANTS IN MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS

Abstract

Aim: Endosseous osseointegrated implants have enormously increased the potential for reconstruction of the patients with varied soft and hard tissue maxillofacial defects. This review focuses on the survival rate of endosseous implants in maxillofacial prosthesis.

Background: In recent years, the endosseous implants for prosthetic rehabilitation of maxillofacial defects with acquired and congenital conditions have become more common practice with higher percentage of long-term success. Endosseous implants have been used for retention in the maxillofacial defects can offer excellent support and retention thereby eliminating the usage of adhesives.

Review results: Maximum number of systematic reviews has been compiled by different authors on the success rate of endosseous implants. However, endosseous osseointegrated implants can remain in service for a long term, and many techniques are reliable and predictable.

Conclusion: This article highlights the long-term outcomes of endosseous implants used to retain the various types of maxillofacial prosthesis.

Keywords: Craniofacial defects, endosseous implants, maxillofacial prosthesis, osseointegration, maxillofacial defects.