Anaplastology Flashcards
1
Q
What is anaplastology?
A
The restoration of absent parts of the body through artificial means
2
Q
How to attach the prostheses to the face?
A
Flap skin, drill into bone and insert implant attachment for prostheses
3
Q
Complications of implant attachments for prostheses?
A
Fungal infection
Bacterial infection
Osteoradionecrosis
4
Q
What is/when to do a craniectomy?
A
Decompression of the brain - trauma
Allow access to cranial contents - removal of pathology
Repair of aneurysm/haemorrhage
5
Q
What materials can be used to repair the orbital floor?
A
Silastic sheet
Calvarial or other bone
Titanium
Peek (plastic)
