Conventional methods for retention of maxillofacial prostheses are generally associated with patient’s distress however with the evolution of osseointegrated implants in maxillofacial prosthetic and rehabilitative procedures has greatly changed. Retention, stability and esthetics are greatly improved in osseo integrated implants and have overcome the problems causes by other mode of retention Extra oral implants are currently used in oncology and trauma patients with intraoral soft and hard tissue defects resulting in more natural appearing and functioning prosthesis.
This articles reviews the uses of extra oral implant in various maxillofacial prosthesis and also outlays the advantages of extraoral implants as a mode of retention than other means of retention. It provides stability of the prostheses in hygienic and aesthetically pleasing way.
Extraoral Implants; Osseointergrated Implants; Maxillofacial Implant.
