
Case Presentation: Extra-Oral Implants Rescue a Failed Nasal Prosthesis
The factors highlighted in this case presentation illustrating the use of extra-oral implants in a burns survivor missing alar and the tip of the nose include:
- the importance of a comprehensive history-taking
- how patient factors will determine the treatment option most suitable for their situation
- the adhesively retained prostheses and implant-supported prostheses constitute a continuum of care
- implant planning using 3-dimensional radiographic views
- the choice of appropriate implants with regard to biomechanical principles, the reduction of unnecessary soft tissue scrification, and an aesthetically acceptable outcome with patient acceptance.











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