Session
DENTAL SCIENCE
Description
Introduction:
Maxillofacial prosthetics is an ever-evolving branch of patient compliance in restoring and rehabilitating craniofacial defects and problems. Craniofacial defects include a large proportion of newborns with one or a combination of different defects.
Purpose:
It is known that the causes of facial tissue loss are often congenital malformations, tumoral lesions or accidents. Facial defects can cause not only functional problems, but also some serious psychological problems that can make the individual avoid social contact. With this in mind, the first goal of maxillofacial rehabilitation should be to solve aesthetic problems.
The loss of any facial structure is associated with psychological impact that compromises an individual's self-confidence. The outer ear is an integral part of the face and the loss of any part of the ear structure in an individual changes their overall aesthetics and appearance, thus affecting their mental status. The absence of the ear results in an asymmetrical, distorted appearance, which may not greatly affect function, but the patient's psychological state and self-esteem are profoundly affected.
Methods:
Data were researched using online information in Researchgate, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, analyzing articles and books written and students' books. Of the 60 articles analyzed, 21 articles were included in the writing of this review article.
Conclusion:
Implant-supported ear prostheses offer numerous advantages to the patient: they provide comfort, provide security, easy to wear and stable positioning, and eliminate the need for adhesives to hold the prosthesis.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.416
Recommended Citation
Demjaha, Genc and Bajgora, Arber, "The use of implants for ear prosthesis. Bringing back hope and smile" (2023). UBT International Conference. 6.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/denta/6
The use of implants for ear prosthesis. Bringing back hope and smile
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Introduction:
Maxillofacial prosthetics is an ever-evolving branch of patient compliance in restoring and rehabilitating craniofacial defects and problems. Craniofacial defects include a large proportion of newborns with one or a combination of different defects.
Purpose:
It is known that the causes of facial tissue loss are often congenital malformations, tumoral lesions or accidents. Facial defects can cause not only functional problems, but also some serious psychological problems that can make the individual avoid social contact. With this in mind, the first goal of maxillofacial rehabilitation should be to solve aesthetic problems.
The loss of any facial structure is associated with psychological impact that compromises an individual's self-confidence. The outer ear is an integral part of the face and the loss of any part of the ear structure in an individual changes their overall aesthetics and appearance, thus affecting their mental status. The absence of the ear results in an asymmetrical, distorted appearance, which may not greatly affect function, but the patient's psychological state and self-esteem are profoundly affected.
Methods:
Data were researched using online information in Researchgate, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, analyzing articles and books written and students' books. Of the 60 articles analyzed, 21 articles were included in the writing of this review article.
Conclusion:
Implant-supported ear prostheses offer numerous advantages to the patient: they provide comfort, provide security, easy to wear and stable positioning, and eliminate the need for adhesives to hold the prosthesis.