Malar Augmentation With Self-drilling Single-Screw Fixation

Augmentation with malar implants has traditionally relied on fixation techniques such as creation of a precise pocket, external taping, and transcutaneous fixation techniques with bolsters. We present an alternate technique that fixates the implants to the rigid facial skeleton rather than to the dy...

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Published inArchives of facial plastic surgery Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 222 - 225
Main Authors Goldman, Neal D, Alsarraf, Ramsey, Nishioka, Gary, Larrabee, Wayne F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Medical Association 01.07.2000
Subjects
Bone Screws
Humans
Prostheses and Implants
Suture Techniques
Zygoma - surgery
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Summary:Augmentation with malar implants has traditionally relied on fixation techniques such as creation of a precise pocket, external taping, and transcutaneous fixation techniques with bolsters. We present an alternate technique that fixates the implants to the rigid facial skeleton rather than to the dynamic active facial soft tissues. To avoid the use of expensive drills, we describe use of self-drilling screws for fixation of malar implants. The technique avoids transconjunctival incisions, allows wide exposure, and is presented as an alternative to traditional fixation techniques.
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ISSN:1521-2491
1538-3660
DOI:10.1001/archfaci.2.3.222