Orbito-palpebral prosthesis retained by intraosseous implants]

The use of intraosseous implants, whose tolerance is continually improving, constitutes an important progress in the field of prosthetic rehabilitation. In particular, titanium implants largely resolve the problem of retention of craniofacial prostheses. Our experience, based on that of Swedish authors concerning the extra-oral use of intraosseous implants, was sufficiently convincing to adopt this effective technique in our patients candidates for prosthetic rehabilitation. The case of a patient rehabilitated by means of an orbito-palpebral prosthesis is presented after a brief biomechanical review and presentation of the technique. Our results, although preliminary, are very encouraging in terms of the technical aspects as well as patient comfort. A further study could reinforce our decision.