[Bioceramic and polymeric bioactive composite implants in orbit zygomatic complex reconstruction: a new prospect for biomaterials]. / O uso de implantes de compósito bioativo de biocerâmica em matriz polimérica na reconstrução do complexo zigomático orbitário: novas perspectivas em biomateriais.

PURPOSE: To evaluate through clinical and tomographic parameters implant behavior in orbital zygomatic reconstruction in six patients. METHODS: The subjects for this preliminary study consisted of six anophthalmic socket patients (3 patients presented residual orbital zygomatic deformities after complex facial fractures and 3 patients presented orbital zygomatic retraction after enucleation and radiotherapy to treat retinoblastoma in infancy). These deformities were surgically corrected with this composite implant. This study was approved and authorized by the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Ethical Committee for Research in Human Subjects (ETIC 203/04). Clinical data and tomographic images were utilized to assess the outcome of this study. RESULTS: There were no complications and tomographic findings revealed no implant reactions or migration and a good maintenance of soft tissue projection in the operated areas was achieved. Success of outcome in this preliminary study were encouraging. CONCLUSION: This study will be continued enrolling a larger sample and longer follow-up. Composite biomaterials have presented a good outcome in facial reconstructive surgery. The composite implants in this group have a good biocompatibility and combined with national technology can reduce costs providing more possibilities to many more patients.

O uso de implantes de compósito bioativo de biocerâmica em matriz polimérica na reconstrução do complexo zigomático orbitário: novas perspectivas em biomateriais / Bioceramic and polymeric bioactive composite implants in orbit zygomatic complex reconstruction: a new prospect for biomaterials

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o uso de implantes de compósito de matriz polimérica e biocerâmica na reconstrução do complexo zigomático orbitário e seu comportamento através de variáveis clínicas e tomográficas em seis pacientes. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionados seis pacientes portadores de deformidades faciais secundárias a fraturas órbito-zigomáticas graves (n=3) e a seqüelas da radioterapia e enucleação decorrentes do tratamento de retinoblastoma na infância. Este estudo foi submetido a avaliação e aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa envolvendo seres humanos da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, instituição aonde a pesquisa vêm sendo desenvolvida (ETIC203/04). RESULTADOS: Em um ano de acompanhamento após a implantação do material demonstraram ausência de reações inflamatórias locais. Os achados tomográficos demonstraram bom posicionamento do implante, não ocorrendo migrações ou deslocamentos, ausência de coleções ou reações de partes moles peri-implante e manutenção da projeção das partes moles suprajacentes ao implante na região da deformidade preexistente. CONCLUSÃO: Os compósitos têm demonstrado bons resultados para a reconstituição do esqueleto craniofacial. O biomaterial utilizado neste estudo alia biocompatibilidade à tecnologia nacional ampliando as possibilidades da sua utilização a menor custo.

PURPOSE: To evaluate through clinical and tomographic parameters implant behavior in orbital zygomatic reconstruction in six patients. METHODS: The subjects for this preliminary study consisted of six anophthalmic socket patients (3 patients presented residual orbital zygomatic deformities after complex facial fractures and 3 patients presented orbital zygomatic retraction after enucleation and radiotherapy to treat retinoblastoma in infancy). These deformities were surgically corrected with this composite implant. This study was approved and authorized by the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Ethical Committee for Research in Human Subjects (ETIC 203/04). Clinical data and tomographic images were utilized to assess the outcome of this study. RESULTS: There were no complications and tomographic findings revealed no implant reactions or migration and a good maintenance of soft tissue projection in the operated areas was achieved. Success of outcome in this preliminary study were encouraging. CONCLUSION: This study will be continued enrolling a larger sample and longer follow-up. Composite biomaterials have presented a good outcome in facial reconstructive surgery. The composite implants in this group have a good biocompatibility and combined with national technology can reduce costs providing more possibilities to many more patients.