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The osseointegrated system developed by Brånemark was used in twenty-two patients to anchor ear and orbital prostheses. The clinical experience with special attention to the stability of the implants, skin conditions and patient satisfaction is presented and discussed from the point of the plastic surgeon.
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Berg, A., Stark, B., Larson, O. et al. Four-year experience with titanium implants for cranio-facial rehabilitation in plastic surgery. Eur J Plast Surg 17, 75–78 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00176919
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