Auricular prostheses attached to osseointegrated implants: multidisciplinary work-up and clinical evaluation.
Maarten A VijverbergLuc VerhammePascal van de PolHenricus P M KunstEmmanuel A M MylanusMyrthe K S HolPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2019)
The VXI implants used are a safe and reliable treatment option for retaining auricular prostheses in patients with an absent auricle. Patients were satisfied with their auricular prosthesis and showed benefit in quality of life. Studies with larger numbers and preferably a prospective character are needed to draw statistically significant conclusions.