The Open Pathology Journal
2011, 5 : 46-51Published online 2011 March 31. DOI: 10.2174/1874375701105010046
Publisher ID: TOPATJ-5-46
The Impact of Dental Implants on Maxillofacial Patient’s Quality of Life
Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
ABSTRACT
Avulsive injuries and ablative surgery for both aggressive benign and malignant disease, even when wellreconstructed, leave anatomy that provides no effective means of stabilizing prosthesis. For such patients, implantstabilized or, preferably, implant-supported restorations have become the ultimate goal. Defects of the entire craniofacial complex, including esthetic and functional problems, can now be addressed much more predictable and completely than ever before.