ArticleJournal of personalized medicine2024
Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Reconstruction with Polyetheretherketone Patient-Specific Implants: Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes.
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- Mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flap: a comparative analysis of clinical outcomes of CAD/CAM-assisted surgery versus model-assisted conventional technique.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2026Article
- Complications After Patient-specific Implants for Facial Contouring and Augmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Clinical implementation of an EU MDR-compliant point-of-care manufacturing framework for patient-specific 3D-printed PEEK implants in craniomaxillofacial reconstruction.3D printing in medicine · 2026Article
- Next-generation craniomaxillofacial implants for reconstructive surgery: balancing biomechanics, biocompatibility, and bioactivity.International journal of oral science · 2026Review
- Integrated polyetheretherketone patient-specific implants for multi-subunit midface concavity: a retrospective case series.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with mentoplasty and the use of porous polyethylene.Brazilian dental journal · 2026Article
- Advancements in craniofacial reconstruction: approaches and applications in forensics.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2025Review
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- Patient-specific implants for intraoral and maxillofacial reconstruction: a scoping review on customization and fabrication methods.Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2025Review
- Current State of Knowledge Regarding the Treatment of Cranial Bone Defects: An Overview.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundReconstructing cranio-maxillo-facial defects presents significant challenges. This study evaluates the results of polyetheretherketone patient-specific implants (PEEK PSIs) in primary and secondary cranio-maxillo-facial reconstructions, with a focus on aesthetic and functional outcomes and long-term complications.
methodsFrom October 2009 to February 2023, 45 patients underwent cranio-maxillo-facial reconstructions with PSIs. Patients aged 18 years or older, with a minimum follow-up period of 12 months, were included. The morpho-functional outcome was evaluated through a modified Katsuragy Scale, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and four FACE-Q|Aesthetics© scales.
resultsIn total, 44 PSIs were placed in 37 patients (51.3% males; mean age 45.1 years). The main cause of the defect was the resection of a tumor (55.4%). Mean follow-up was 78.6 months. Clinical evaluations showed an improvement in the postoperative period both in patient's and surgeon's scores (
conclusionsPEEK PSIs offer significant advantages in craniofacial reconstructions. Despite challenges in predicting soft tissue adaptation, overall patient satisfaction was high with no long-term complications. Future improvements should focus on predicting and enhancing soft tissue adaptations.
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