Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate implant and prosthesis survival rates and the soft tissue reactions around the extraoral implants used to support auricular defects. Following the favorable decision of Ethical Committee, a retrospective study was performed of patients who received implants for craniofacial rehabilitation from 2003 to 2015. Two outcome variables were considered: implant and prosthetic success. A statistical model was used to estimate survival rates and associated confidence intervals. Data were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test to compare survival curves. A total of 39 titanium implants were placed in 17 patients. The 2-year overall implant survival rates were 94.1% and the 2-year overall prosthesis survival rates were 100%. From this study, it was concluded that craniofacial rehabilitation with extraoral implants is a safe, reliable, and predictable method to restore the patient's normal appearance.
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