Nasal prostheses can be retained mechanically, by adhesion, or surgically by implants.
Implant-retained prostheses are reported to improve quality of life and patients prefer
them to adhesive ones.
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To obtain stability for a nasal prosthesis, a minimum of two to three strategically-positioned
implants are required. The implant location depends on several factors, including
thickness of bone or previous radiation to the site.
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Publication history
Published online: February 29, 2020
Accepted:
February 14,
2020
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