Reconstruction of Fronto-Orbital and Nasal Defects With Compound Epoxied Maleic Acrylate/Hydroxyapatite Implant Prefabricated With a Computer Design Program

Abstract

The repair of fronto-orbital nasal bone defects may be a troublesome problem to plastic surgeons. This report aims to present the results of reconstruction of fronto-orbital nasal bone defects with the prefabrication of epoxied maleic acrylate/hydroxyapatite compound (EH compound) using 3-dimensional (3D) imaging data and computer-assisted manufacturing techniques, sometimes combined with autogenous bone to repair nasal defect. Helical computed tomography data were used to create a 3D model of the patient's skull. On the basis of these data, the individual shape of the implant was created by a computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing program. A rapid prototyping system was applied for production of the physical models. A total of 12 patients with traumatic fronto-orbital nasal defects were included in this study. The patients followed up for 1 to 24 months. The satisfactory results, such as excellent symmetry, stability, and normal fronto-orbital contours were obtained for all patients. The operating time was short without any complications. The depression of the region of fronto-orbital nasal bone defects always achieved an attractive or satisfactory prominence that was in balance and harmony with other facial features of all the patients. This method allows accurate fabrication of the implant. It improves the surgical techniques and reduces the risk of a second intervention, with improved aesthetic outcomes.